Stuart Skinner News

With a highly publicized trade request keeping three-time Vezina-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck out of the lineup, the Jets will rely on Stuart Skinner to open their season against the Boston Bruins. Skinner was highly scrutinized during his time with the Edmonton Oilers, but had a fresh start last year in a mid-season trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That said, the 27-year-old goalie's struggles continued in Pittsburgh, posting a 2.99 GAA and .885 SV% in 27 outings (12-9-5). The Jets enter Friday as slight -117 home favourites against the Bruins.

With a highly publicized trade request keeping three-time Vezina-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck out of the lineup, the Jets will rely on Stuart Skinner to open their season against the Boston Bruins. Skinner was highly scrutinized during his time with the Edmonton Oilers, but had a fresh start last year in a mid-season trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That said, the 27-year-old goalie's struggles continued in Pittsburgh, posting a 2.99 GAA and .885 SV% in 27 outings (12-9-5). The Jets enter Friday as slight -117 home favourites against the Bruins.

Rumours have circulated about the Winnipeg Jets regarding a possible trade of starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck. It's unclear if these rumours will come to fruition this offseason, but the team added some depth to their goaltending position in the interim, signing Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million ($3.75M AAV). The 27-year-old Skinner battled adversity during his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers, ultimately being dealt last season to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he posted a 2.95 GAA and .885 SV% in 27 games (12-9-5).

Skinner was serviceable for Pittsburgh in Game Two, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%), but received no goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, as the offensively-challenged Penguins fell to a 0-2 series deficit. The 27-year-old Skinner has saved 38 of 43 shots (.884 SV%) through two games in the series and will need to be at his best on Wednesday in Game Three, with the Penguins entering a pivotal contest as slight +101 road underdogs.

Skinner was serviceable for Pittsburgh in Game Two, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%), but received no goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, as the offensively-challenged Penguins fell to a 0-2 series deficit. The 27-year-old Skinner has saved 38 of 43 shots (.884 SV%) through two games in the series and will need to be at his best on Wednesday in Game Three, with the Penguins entering a pivotal contest as slight +101 road underdogs.

Skinner was serviceable for Pittsburgh in Game One, but allowed two goals in the third period in an eventual 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old Skinner had mixed results during his playoff career with the Edmonton Oilers, but had a winning 26-22 record over the past three postseasons. The Penguins enter a crucial Game Two, looking to tie the series, as -138 home favourites against the Flyers.

Skinner was serviceable for Pittsburgh in Game One, but allowed two goals in the third period in an eventual 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old Skinner had mixed results during his playoff career with the Edmonton Oilers, but had a winning 26-22 record over the past three postseasons. The Penguins enter a crucial Game Two, looking to tie the series, as -138 home favourites against the Flyers.

It's unclear who Pittsburgh will rely on between the pipes to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, but they will turn to Skinner on Tuesday in their final game of the regular season. The 27-year-old Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. He has a 2.55 GAA and .902 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Penguins, resting numerous key players, enter Tuesday's contest as +173 road underdogs against a St. Louis Blues team that defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-3 last night.

Skinner was a late scratch in Pittsburgh's previous game due to an upper-body injury, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Skinner struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Skinner has struggled in recent weeks, allowing three or more goals in all but one of his last nine games (3-3-3), posting a 3.58 GAA and .876 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as slight -101 road underdogs against a New Jersey Devils team that is 1-1-1 in their last three games.

Stuart Skinner (upper body) was a late scratch on Sunday, resulting in the team recalling Taylor Gauthier from the ECHL. Gauthier was eventually sent back, with Murashov being recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. That said, with Skinner being a full participant at practice on Tuesday, and the Penguins not playing until Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, it seems unlikely that Skinner will miss any more time unless the team decides to be extra cautious with the postseason on the immediate horizon.

Skinner was excellent in his previous outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, allowing fewer than three goals in a game for the first time in eight outings. The 27-year-old Skinner ended March with a less-than-stellar 3.27 GAA and .885 SV% in nine games (3-3-3). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +151 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team that is 6-1-2 in their last nine games.

Pittsburgh continues its posturing to return to the playoffs this season and has needed regular appearances from both of its netminders. Stuart Skinner will tend the twine on Tuesday, looking to rebound after a poor performance in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 27-year-old Skinner has allowed three or more goals in seven consecutive games (2-2-3). The Penguins enter Tuesday’s contest as +102 home underdogs against the Detroit Red Wings.

After starting his tenure with the Penguins on a positive note, Skinner has struggled in recent games, but hopes to rebound on Thursday, tending the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old goalie has allowed four or more goals in five of his last nine games (2-2-5), posting an ugly 3.69 GAA and .866 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +131 road underdogs against a red-hot Senators team that is 6-1-0 in their last seven games.

After starting his tenure with the Penguins on a positive note, Skinner has struggled in recent games, but hopes to rebound on Thursday, tending the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old goalie has allowed four or more goals in five of his last nine games (2-2-5), posting an ugly 3.69 GAA and .866 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +131 road underdogs against a red-hot Senators team that is 6-1-0 in their last seven games.