Skinner Breaks Through with First Penguins Win, Named First Star

Stuart Skinner, after a tough 0-3-0 start with the Penguins (4.18 GAA, .831 SV% in 3 games), broke through with his first win against the Hurricanes on Dec. 30. He stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%), earning First Star honors. This stellar performance improved his Penguins record to 1-3-0 with a 3.36 GAA and .869 SV% in four appearances. The former Oilers netminder aims to build on this momentum.