Player News

Player Update (Mon Apr 22, 2024) - Slated to start Game 1

Skinner is expected to protect the home net in Game 1 versus the Kings on Monday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 18, 2024) - Starting in Colorado

Skinner will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sat Apr 13, 2024) - Guarding home goal

Skinner is expected to start at home against Vancouver on Saturday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 10, 2024) - Set to face Golden Knights

Skinner is slated to start at home versus Vegas on Wednesday, per Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

Player Update (Fri Apr 5, 2024) - Set to defend cage Friday

Skinner is slated to tend the twine at home versus the Avalanche on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 28, 2024) - Defending crease against Kings

Skinner will be in goal versus Los Angeles at home Thursday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 26, 2024) - Making road start

Skinner will defend the blue paint on the road against the Jets on Tuesday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 23, 2024) - Pulled after two periods

Skinner allowed five goals on 23 shots through two periods in a 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 23, 2024) - Starting in Toronto

Skinner will defend the road net Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 20, 2024) - Expected starter for Thursday

Skinner is expected to start Thursday at home against Buffalo, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 15, 2024) - Facing Avalanche

Skinner will be in the home crease versus Colorado on Saturday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Player Update (Thu Mar 14, 2024) - Cruises to 30th win

Skinner stopped 23 of 25 shots in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over Washington.

Player Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Starting Wednesday

Skinner will patrol the home crease Wednesday against Washington, according to Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk.

Player Update (Mon Mar 11, 2024) - Gets brief relief appearance

Skinner didn't face a shot in 1:16 of ice time in relief of Calvin Pickard in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Facing Sabres

Skinner will defend the road goal in Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 5, 2024) - Between pipes Tuesday

Skinner will protect the road goal versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 3, 2024) - Sharp in Saturday's win

Skinner turned aside 24 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Between pipes Saturday

Skinner will patrol the visiting crease in Seattle on Saturday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Between the pipes Saturday

Skinner will patrol the visiting crease in Seattle on Saturday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Player Update (Wed Feb 28, 2024) - Set to start Wednesday

Skinner is slated to start at home against St. Louis on Wednesday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Player Update (Mon Feb 26, 2024) - Between pipes against Kings

Skinner will tend the twine for Monday's home game versus Los Angeles, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports.

Player Update (Mon Feb 26, 2024) - Between pipes against Kings

Skinner will tend the twine for Monday's home clash with Los Angeles, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports.

Player Update (Sun Feb 25, 2024) - Struggles versus Flames

Skinner allowed five goals on 30 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Sat Feb 24, 2024) - Starting against Flames

Skinner will patrol the home crease Saturday versus Calgary, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Player Update (Wed Feb 21, 2024) - Set to face Bruins

Skinner is slated to start at home against Boston on Wednesday, per Tom Gazzola of TSN 1260.

Player Update (Fri Feb 16, 2024) - Starting in Arizona

Skinner will defend the blue paint in Monday's road game versus the Coyotes, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Thu Feb 15, 2024) - Set to defend cage Thursday

Skinner is expected to patrol the blue paint on the road against St. Louis on Thursday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 13, 2024) - Slated to start

Skinner is on track to guard the home goal against the Red Wings on Tuesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Player Update (Thu Feb 8, 2024) - Expected starter for Saturday

Skinner is set to start on the road versus LA on Saturday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Wed Feb 7, 2024) - Winning streak snapped

Skinner stopped 23 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Mon Feb 5, 2024) - Starting in Sin City

Skinner will patrol the road crease during Tuesday's matchup with the Golden Knights, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Player Update (Sun Jan 28, 2024) - Cruises to 12th straight win

Skinner made 28 saves in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

Player Update (Sat Jan 27, 2024) - Slated to face Predators

Skinner is expected to start at home against Nashville on Saturday, per Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.

Player Update (Tue Jan 23, 2024) - Keeps winning streak going

Skinner stopped 27 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Tue Jan 23, 2024) - In goal versus Columbus

Skinner will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game against the Blue Jackets, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Player Update (Sun Jan 21, 2024) - Cruises to 10th straight win

Skinner stopped 26 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Player Update (Sat Jan 20, 2024) - Starting in Calgary

Skinner will defend the road net Saturday against Calgary, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 19, 2024) - Solid in Thursday's victory

Skinner stopped 25 of 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 victory over Seattle.

Player Update (Thu Jan 18, 2024) - Guarding cage Thursday

Skinner will patrol the home crease versus Seattle on Thursday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 16, 2024) - Guarding cage Tuesday

Skinner will tend the home twine versus Toronto on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sat Jan 13, 2024) - Facing Canadiens

Skinner will defend the road crease in Montreal on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 9, 2024) - Defeats Chicago

Skinner stopped 25 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Tue Jan 9, 2024) - Between pipes against Hawks

Skinner will tend the twine on the road versus Chicago on Tuesday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 6, 2024) - Starting versus Senators

Skinner will guard the home goal versus the Senators on Saturday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 2, 2024) - Taking on Philadelphia

Skinner will guard the home goal versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Sat Dec 30, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Skinner will protect the road goal versus the Kings on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Player Update (Fri Dec 29, 2023) - Shuts out Sharks

Skinner posted a 25-save shutout in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Wed Dec 27, 2023) - Will start Thursday

Skinner will guard the road goal versus the Sharks on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Dec 20, 2023) - Slated to start Friday

Skinner will start on the road against the Rangers on Friday, coach Kris Knoblauch told Tony Brar of Oilers TV on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Dec 19, 2023) - Guarding crease Tuesday

Skinner will guard the road net Tuesday against the Islanders.

Player Update (Thu Dec 14, 2023) - Crumbles in the third

Skinner allowed five goals on 22 shots in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.

Player Update (Thu Dec 14, 2023) - Slated to face Lightning

Skinner will start at home against Tampa Bay on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Thu Dec 14, 2023) - Slated to face Lightning

Skinner is expected to start at home against Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Player Update (Tue Dec 12, 2023) - Facing Chicago

Skinner will protect the home goal Tuesday against Chicago.

Player Update (Fri Dec 8, 2023) - Gets starting nod Friday

Skinner will be between the homes pipes versus Minnesota on Friday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Player Update (Wed Dec 6, 2023) - Slated to start

Skinner will guard the home goal versus the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Sharp in victory

Skinner stopped 25 of 26 shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over Winnipeg.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Facing Jets

Skinner will defend the visiting crease versus Winnipeg on Thursday, per Jason Gregor of Oilers Nation.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Set to start Tuesday

Skinner will protect the home goal Tuesday against Vegas, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Back in goal Friday

Skinner will patrol the visiting blue paint versus Washington on Friday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Slated to face Hurricanes

Skinner is expected to guard the road crease Wednesday versus Carolina, per Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Bit of a Saturday stumble

Skinner stopped 18-of-23 shots in a 6-4 loss to the Lightning on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Slated to start Saturday

Skinner is expected to start in Saturday's road game versus Tampa Bay.

Player Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Slated to face Kraken

Skinner is expected to start at home versus Seattle on Wednesday, per Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - First off Saturday

Skinner was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV, indicating he will start in Seattle on Saturday.

Player Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Slated to face Sharks

Skinner is set to start on the road against San Jose on Thursday, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Tue Nov 7, 2023) - Can't slow down Canucks

Skinner stopped 30 of 36 shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Canucks.

Player Update (Mon Nov 6, 2023) - Slated to start

Skinner is expected to defend the road net Monday against Vancouver.

Player Update (Thu Nov 2, 2023) - Third straight start Thursday

Skinner will be in the home crease versus Dallas on Thursday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sun Oct 29, 2023) - Sharp in Heritage Classic win

Skinner stopped 25 of 27 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - On wrong end of shutout

Skinner stopped 29 of 32 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - Slated to start Thursday

Skinner is expected to start Thursday at home versus the Rangers.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Tending twine Saturday

Skinner will be between the home pipes versus Winnipeg on Saturday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Starting vs. Vancouver

Skinner will guard the home net Saturday against the Canucks, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Mon May 15, 2023) - Pulled in loss

Skinner was pulled after two periods Sunday, allowing four goals on 22 shots in a season-ending 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Mon May 15, 2023) - Pulled in loss

Skinner was pulled after two periods Sunday, allowing four goals on 22 shots in a season-ending loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Sun May 14, 2023) - Tending twine Sunday

Skinner will get the starting nod at home for Sunday's Game 6 matchup against Vegas, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat May 13, 2023) - Pulled from Game 5

Skinner stopped 18 of 22 shots before he was pulled in Edmonton's 4-3 loss to Vegas in Game 5 on Friday.

Player Update (Fri May 12, 2023) - Tending twine Friday

Skinner will be stationed between the pipes in Vegas on Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Strong in Game 4 win

Skinner stopped 25 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Player Update (Wed May 10, 2023) - Slated to face Vegas

Skinner is set to guard the home crease against Vegas in Game 4 on Wednesday, Vince Sapienza of FOX5 Las Vegas reports.

Player Update (Mon May 8, 2023) - Chased from Game 3

Skinner stopped 19 of 23 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3 on Monday.

Player Update (Mon May 8, 2023) - Tending twine Monday

Skinner will get the starting nod for Game 3 at home against Vegas on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat May 6, 2023) - Strong in Game 2 win

Skinner stopped 30 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Player Update (Sat May 6, 2023) - Starting Game 2

Skinner will guard the road goal in Saturday's Game 2 versus the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Thu May 4, 2023) - Poor outing in Game 1

Skinner surrendered five goals on 33 shots in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Wed May 3, 2023) - Starting in Vegas

Skinner will guard the road goal in Game 1 versus the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 30, 2023) - Allows four goals in win

Skinner gave up four goals on 44 shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.

Player Update (Sat Apr 29, 2023) - Facing Kings

Skinner will be between the visiting pipes versus LA in Game 6 on Saturday, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 25, 2023) - Bounces back in Game 5

Skinner stopped 25 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kings in Game 5.

Player Update (Tue Apr 25, 2023) - Tending twine Tuesday

Skinner will patrol the home crease Tuesday in Game 5 against Los Angeles, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 24, 2023) - Chased from Game 4

Skinner allowed three goals on 11 shots before being pulled in Edmonton's 5-4 overtime victory over LA in Game 4 on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 23, 2023) - Starting in Los Angeles

Skinner will defend the road net Sunday in Game 4 against Los Angeles, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 22, 2023) - Falls in overtime

Skinner kicked out 28 of 31 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 3 on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 21, 2023) - Set to start Friday

Skinner is slated to start on the road in Game 3 against LA on Friday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Player Update (Thu Apr 20, 2023) - Makes 22 saves in win

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings in Game 2.

Player Update (Wed Apr 19, 2023) - Guarding cage versus Kings

Skinner will be in goal against Los Angeles in Wednesday's Game 2 matchup at home, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 18, 2023) - Can't fend off Kings' comeback

Skinner stopped 31 of 35 shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - In goal for Game 1

Skinner will guard the home net Monday in Game 1 against Los Angeles.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Makes 27 saves in victory

Skinner saved 27 of 29 shots in a 5-2 win over San Jose on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Starting against San Jose

Skinner will guard the home goal versus the Sharks on Thursday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Set to face Avalanche

Skinner was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports, indicating he will start in Colorado on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - White-hot streak continues

Skinner made 22 starts in a 6-1 win Saturday over the Sharks.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Facing Sharks

Skinner will get the road start in San Jose on Saturday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Guarding cage Tuesday

Skinner will be between the pipes for Tuesday's road game versus the Kings, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Gets first shutout of season

Skinner posted a 43-save shutout in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Kings.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Between pipes Thursday

Skinner will patrol the home crease versus LA on Thursday, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - In goal Tuesday

Skinner will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Tending twine Saturday

Skinner will be between the home pipes versus Vegas on Saturday, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Collects overtime win

Skinner stopped 14 of 17 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Starting against Arizona

Skinner will patrol the home crease versus the Coyotes on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Seventh win in last eight starts

Skinner made 33 saves in a 6-4 win over the Kraken on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Starting in Seattle

Skinner will defend the road goal Saturday versus Seattle, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Skinner will get the home start versus Dallas on Thursday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Tending twine Tuesday

Skinner will be between the pipes at home versus the Senators on Tuesday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 13, 2023) - Working in starter's crease

Skinner occupied the starter's crease during Monday's practice, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports, which could put him on track to start Tuesday versus Ottawa.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Gives up six in win

Skinner gave up six goals on 37 shots in the Oilers' 7-4 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Facing Maple Leafs

Skinner will get the visiting crease in Toronto on Saturday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Facing Bruins

Skinner will get a tough road matchup versus the Bruins on Thursday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Helps defeat Sabres

Skinner turned aside 37 of 39 shots in a 3-2 win over Buffalo on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Gets starting nod Monday

Skinner will be between the pipes for Monday's road clash with Buffalo, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Cruises to easy win

Skinner made 25 saves in Friday's 6-3 win over the Jets.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Facing Winnipeg

Skinner will be between the pipes for Friday's home game against Winnipeg, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Routine win over Leafs

Skinner made 26 saves in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - In goal Wednesday

Skinner will start at home versus the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Falls to Bruins

Skinner surrendered three goals on 28 shots in a 3-2 loss to Boston on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Facing Bruins

Skinner will patrol the home crease Monday against Boston, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Stuck with loss in relief Saturday

Skinner turned aside 10 of 12 shots after replacing Jack Campbell early in the second period of Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Thu Feb 23, 2023) - Facing Penguins

Skinner will defend the road crease in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 21, 2023) - Gives up two goals in win

Skinner allowed two goals on 26 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Tue Feb 21, 2023) - Tending twine Tuesday

Skinner will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Philadelphia, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Sun Feb 12, 2023) - Surrenders six goals to Montreal

Skinner allowed six goals on 30 shots in a 6-2 loss to Montreal on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Feb 12, 2023) - Facing Montreal

Skinner will defend the road net Sunday against Montreal, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Player Update (Thu Feb 9, 2023) - Comes up shy in shootout

Skinner saved 35 of 36 shots through overtime in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to Philadelphia.

Player Update (Thu Feb 9, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Skinner will defend the road crease in Philadelphia on Thursday, Tom Gazzola of TSN.ca reports.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Skinner will miss Saturday's home game against Chicago because of an illness.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Between pipes versus Jackets

Skinner will tend the twine at home versus Columbus on Wednesday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 20, 2023) - Set to start Saturday

Skinner is expected to start on the road against Vancouver on Saturday, according to Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Back on active roster

Skinner (personal) was activated Sunday from the non-roster list, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Doubtful Saturday

Skinner (personal) is doubtful Saturday versus Vegas according to Mark Spector of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Doubtful Saturday

Skinner (personal) is doubtful Saturday versus Vegas, as his wife still has not given birth, according to Mark Spector of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Moves to non-roster list

Skinner (personal) was placed on the non-roster list Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Rough start in LA

Skinner stopped 21 of 24 shots in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Starting in Los Angeles

Skinner will be between the pipes Monday in Los Angeles.

Player Update (Sat Jan 7, 2023) - Expected to start Saturday

Skinner is expected to be between the home pipes versus Colorado on Saturday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Won't start Thursday after all

Skinner, despite previous reports, will not be the starter against the Islanders on Thursday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.