STUART SKINNER NEWS

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night t...

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightly tested in win Skinner stopped 14 of 15 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks in Game 6.

Impact Skinner was benched for the previous two games, but he was back between the pipes with the Oilers' season on the line. The Canucks came out flat, leaving Skinner with little work to do as he snagged the win and forced Game 7. The 25-year-old is 6-3 in the playoffs, but he's given up three or more goals in six of his appearances. Securing the win Saturday makes it likely he'll start in the win-or-go-home contest Monday in Vancouver.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton Oilers bring Skinner back facing elimination in Game 6 Stuart Skinner returned to the Oilers net for the first time since allowing four goals before getting pulled in Game 3.

MAY 18 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Oilers G Stuart Skinner to start Game 6 vs. Canucks Goaltender Stuart Skinner will start in net on Saturday as the Edmonton Oilers attempt to stave off elimination versus the visiting Vancouve...

MAY 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 to tie playoff series at 2 games apiece

Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal with 38.1 seconds remaining and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 4 of their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Stuart Skinner is a problem for the Oilers": Social media reacts to Edmonton goalie getting pulled Monumental line-up decision for Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch coming up

MAY 13 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Pulled from Sunday's loss Skinner allowed four goals on 15 shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 3.

Impact Skinner played the first two periods and saw a little more ice time late in the third after some gamesmanship from head coach Kris Knoblauch. Skinner's play remains a serious concern -- the Canucks have fired 58 shots at him over three contests, but he's let in 12 goals while losing two of those games. The Oilers were able to cover the 25-year-old in the first round, but they've had less success in that regard against the Canucks. Per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic, Knoblauch wouldn't commit to sticking with Skinner for Game 4 on Tuesday. Calvin Pickard made three saves in Sunday's contest, but veteran Jack Campbell could also be an option should the Oilers get desperate in the next week.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Boeser, Lindholm score 2 each as Canucks beat Oilers 4-3 to take 2-1 lead in West playoff series

Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, Elias Lindholm also scored twice, and the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Co...

MAY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks vs. Oilers: Like Rocky Balboa, Arturs Silovs wants to go distance against Stuart Skinner Canucks rookie stopper Arturs Silovs is up for any goaltending playoff fight and he's facing a tough one in Oilers' starter Stuart Skinner

MAY 13 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Guarding cage Sunday Skinner will get the starting nod at home against Vancouver on Sunday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Impact Skinner helped tie the series at 1-1 by stopping 16 shots in Friday's Game 2 victory. He's struggled so far against the Canucks, yielding eight goals on 43 shots in two contests. Skinner has won five of his seven postseason starts despite registering a lackluster .888 save percentage in the process.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wins Game 2 in overtime Skinner stopped 16 of 19 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks in Game 2.

Impact Skinner had another poor outing, but the Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl made up for it with four points each. Over the last three games, Skinner has allowed 11 goals on 64 shots, but he's managed to win two of those contests. The Oilers managed to break the Canucks' home-ice advantage -- the series is tied at 1-1 heading back to Edmonton for Game 3 on Sunday and Game 4 on Tuesday.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bouchard scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Canucks in Game 2 to even playoff series

Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Friday Skinner will get the starting nod for Game 2 in Vancouver, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Skinner has been shaky this postseason and was rocked for five goals on just 24 shots in the Game 1 loss Wednesday. Through six playoff games, he's registered an .893 save percentage and a 3.01 GAA. On the bright side, Skinner hasn't taken consecutive losses since Feb. 21 and 24.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles late in Game 1 Skinner allowed five goals on 24 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Skinner held Vancouver to one goal through most of the first two periods before Elias Lindholm cut the lead to 4-2 late in the second. He'd then allow three more tallies in the third in an eventual one-goal defeat. The 25-year-old Skinner has been shaky at times this postseason, sporting an .893 save percentage through his first six games. He'll look to right the ship Friday in Game 2.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1

Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round pl...

MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Wednesday Skinner is expected to guard the road goal in Game 1 against Vancouver on Wednesday, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Impact Skinner earned a respectable 2.59 GAA and .910 save percentage in five first-round contests versus LA. However, he might have difficulty against the Canucks after posting a record of 0-3-0 with a 4.60 GAA and an .830 save percentage across four regular-season appearances versus Vancouver in 2023-24. It wouldn't be surprising to see Skinner challenged regularly by the Canucks, but the Oilers have averaged 4.40 goals per game in the postseason, so they're capable of putting themselves in a position to win even when their goaltending isn't the best.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Why Oilers' Stuart Skinner is ready for rising playoff expectations Skinner is better equipped to be the backbone of a Stanley Cup contender than he was 12 months ago.

MAY 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Silovs vs. Skinner goalie matchup in Western 2nd Round | NHL.com Canucks No. 3 must limit high-blocker goals; Oilers starter looks to defend against the rush

MAY 5 • NHL.COM

Earns series-clinching win Skinner stopped 18 of 21 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Los Angeles.

Impact It wasn't the busiest game for Skinner, but the 25-year-old netminder did just enough for the one-goal win as the Oilers took the series 4-1. After allowing nine goals on 63 shots in his first two games of the series, Skinner looked better in his last three contests, posting a .951 save percentage. Edmonton will now get a few days off before they face the winner of the Vancouver-Nashville series in Round 2.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round

Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to win their first-round NHL playoff series

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals Game 4 win Skinner recorded a 33-save shutout in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Kings in Game 4.

Impact The Oilers looked like the worse team for the first time in the series, but Skinner stepped up to deliver his first playoff shutout and his third win in four first-round games. The 25-year-old was able to make an Evan Bouchard power-play goal hold for the win Sunday. Skinner has given up 11 goals over four games versus the Kings, and he'll likely be in goal against for Wednesday's Game 5.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Skinner gets 1st postseason shutout as Oilers beat Kings 1-0 to take a 3-1 series lead

Stuart Skinner stopped 33 shots for his first postseason shutout, Evan Bouchard scored on the power play midway through the second period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angel...

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS