Skinner stopped 24 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Skinner took just his second loss over six outings in January, though he's allowed at least three goals in three of those games. The 26-year-old gave up all of the goals in the first period,
It was hard-nosed blueliner Darnell Nurse who picked up the primary assist. His contribution was being ready to take a Draisaitl pass, and blast a solid attempt on net but have it stopped by Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Instead, it was Draisaitl who did all the work to make this four-on-four goal happen.
Connor McDavid scored the game's lone goal and Stuart Skinner provided a shutout to power the host Edmonton Oilers to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.
Draisaitl is expected to be a core piece for the Oilers for the foreseeable future. He signed an eight-year, $112 million contract ($14 million average annual value) starting next season and is currently in the final season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) signed prior to the 2017-2018 season.
Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Stuart Skinner left Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury. Skinner was injured after Bruins’ defenseman Nikita Zadorov made contact with him on a play during the first period.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid commended Leon Draisaitl for his outstanding performance this season, particularly after the German's pivotal role in McDavid's goal during the 1-0 win over the
January 14 - Connor McDavid scored the game's lone goal and Stuart Skinner provided a shutout ... over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse picked up assists as ...