Stuart Skinner Confirmed to Start Wednesday, Reflecting Recent Performance and Career Trajectory

Stuart Skinner is slated to start Wednesday's road game against Washington, as confirmed by Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels. This upcoming start follows recent appearances, including turning aside 23 of 27 shots in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo on November 18th and making 33 saves in a 4-3 overtime win against the Hurricanes on November 16th. Earlier in the season, on October 21st, he was in the starter's crease, having posted a 1-2-1 record with 91 saves on 100 shots. Skinner, who signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract in December 2022, had a remarkable 2023-24 season, finishing tied for third in wins (36) with a 2.62 GAA and .905 SV%, and setting a franchise record with 12 consecutive wins. He is projected for a heavy workload in 2024-25, aiming for top-tier netminder status, building on his 2022-23 Calder Trophy finalist season where he posted a 29-14-5 record.