Edmonton Oilers News

Skinner allowed two goals on 17 shots against (.882 SVA%) in the Oilers' Game 1 loss to Florida but is expected to take the crease again on Monday as Edmonton looks to even up the Stanley Cup Finals. The 25-year-old Edmonton native has endured an up-and-down playoff run, with his 11-6-0 record, .897 SV% and 2.47 GAA. He will look to even up the series in a tough battle on Monday in Florida, who is looking to extend their current four-game win streak.

Kane did not participate in the Oilers' morning skate on Monday ahead of Game 2 which led to some speculation that he may not dress but he has come out himself and stated "I will play". The 32-year-old bruising winger has been battling an undisclosed injury as of late which has led to him only producing one point in his previous eight playoff appearances.

Ryan was a healthy scratch in Game 5 but it looks like he could replace Sam Carrick in the lineup for Game 6. Carrick remained on the ice with the scratches during Sunday's morning skate, an indication that he's coming out of the lineup, although no changes were confirmed by head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Perry was banged up in Game 5 but will be fine for a potential series-clinching Game 6 vs. the Stars. Perry has one assist, one shot and three hits in two games during this series.

Ryan has appeared in all four games of the Western Conference final but will head to the press box on Friday as he is replaced by Sam Carrick in the Oilers' lineup for Game 5. The 37-year-old veteran centre has failed to produce offensively in 13 games played so far, with one assist, eight SOG, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus.

Skinner bounced back nicely in Game 4 to get Edmonton back in the win column with a 20-save performance (.909 SV%) and will take the crease Friday for Game 5 as expected. The 25-year-old Alberta native will appear in his 27th career playoff game Friday and has a less-than-stellar 9-5-0 record, 2.71 GAA and .887 SV% in 14 games in this year's playoffs. He will head to Texas to take on Dallas on Friday, who will be looking to get back into the win column and pick up their third victory in the last four games.

Perry has been a healthy scratch for Edmonton's previous five games but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday for Game 4 as he replaces Warren Foegele. The 39-year-old was acquired mid-season by Edmonton but has yet to pick up a playoff point in 10 games played this postseason.

Skinner allowed four goals on 21 shots in a second-straight loss in Game 3 but has the coaches' confidence heading into Game 4 on Wednesday as Kris Knoblauch announced he would be starting Edmonton's crucial Game 4. The 25-year-old Edmonton native has struggled to put together consistent strong performances in the playoffs this year, resulting in his 8-5-0 record, 2.76 GAA and .885 SV%. He will host the Dallas Stars on Wednesday for Game 4, who have been on a role lately having won six of their last nine playoff games.

Henrique has been out since Game 2 vs. the Canucks but will replace Ryan McLeod in Game 3 vs. the Stars. Henrique has picked up one goal and one assist in six games during the Oilers' postseason run.

Henrique warmed up ahead of Game 2 on Saturday but did not dress after declaring he was not yet fully recovered from an ankle injury. Kris Knobblauch announced Sunday that the 34-year-old is "very close" to returning and is hopeful to have him for Game 4 on Wednesday.

Henrique participated in the Oilers' warmup ahead of Game 2 in Dallas but did not partake in line rushes and is expected to miss yet another game as he recovers from his ankle injury suffered at the beginning of the OIlers' second series. The 34-year-old has appeared in six playoff games so far for the OIlers and has a goal and two points.

Skinner stood on his head in the Oilers' opening game of the Western Conference final stopping 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a Game 1 overtime victory and will take the crease for Game 2 on Saturday in Dallas. The 25-year-old Edmonton native seems to have gotten his groove back with three straight victories after backing up two games in the Oilers' previous series vs. Vancouver and has an 8-3-0 record, 2.70 GAA and .888 SV% in the playoffs so far. He will head to Dallas on Saturday as Edmonton looks for their fourth-straight victory and a commanding 2-0 lead on the series.

Henrique has missed the Oilers' previous six games due to an ankle injury but practiced on Saturday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Dallas. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim and has a goal and two points in six playoff games with Edmonton before his injury.

Skinner allowed two goals on 17 shots in the Oilers' win in Game 7 in Vancouver. After sitting for Games 4 and 5, Skinner stopped 29 of the 32 shots (.906 SV%) he faced to win back-to-back games and get the Oilers to the Western Conference Final. He comes into the series with a 7-3 record, 2.87 GAA and .881 SV% in the playoffs.

Skinner returned to the Oilers' crease for a crucial Game 6 win after backing up for their previous two games and stopped 14 of 15 shots in the team's victory and will start Game 7 on Monday in Vancouver. The 25-year-old is having a very up-and-down second playoff in Edmonton this season, with his 6-3-0 record, 2.97 GAA and .881 SV% in nine appearances. He will head to Vancouver for Game 7 on Monday, who are looking to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011.