May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner turned aside 23 shots to register his second career postseason shutout in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Skinner's play has been questioned in these playoffs, and for good reason, considering he allowed 15 goals in three appearances before Game 4. However, Skinner appeared to be a completely different player on Monday night, helping the team to a 3-1 lead in the series. Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) has been Edmonton's top option between the pipes in the playoffs, but Skinner's shutout on Monday likely ensures that he will retain his place in the crease even if Pickard is available for Game 5 on Wednesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been confirmed as the starter for Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. He will guard the crease for the second consecutive game after Edmonton lost Calvin Pickard (lower body). The Oilers consider Pickard day-to-day, so he may return to action later in the series, especially if Skinner continues to struggle. He holds a 0-3 record for the postseason, allowing 15 goals over his three appearances. His save percentage stands at .817. Given Skinner's poor form, Pickard's return can't come soon enough for Edmonton. While he has also struggled at times to keep the puck out of the net, Pickard boasts a perfect 6-0 record for the playoffs.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will be in the net for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old made a successful return from a head injury on Sunday, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on the road. This result helped Skinner improve his record to 25-18-4. He has posted a 2.87 goals-against average, a .894 save percentage, and one shutout. The Oilers have received solid goaltending from Skinner, but he hasn't won back-to-back starts in over a month. Wednesday's matchup provides the perfect opportunity to end the poor spell, as the Sharks own the second-worst scoring record in the league.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tony Brar
April 11, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (head) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. He will serve as Calvin Pickard's backup. The Oilers plan to give Skinner two starts over the final four regular-season games. Skinner has been out of action since March 26 due to a head injury. Pickard has performed well in his absence, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has stated that the starting goaltender for the playoffs has yet to be determined. Skinner has posted a 24-18-4 record during an up-and-down campaign, allowing 2.91 goals with a .894 save percentage and two shutouts.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Nugent-Bowman
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