Skinner’s Shutout, Perfect Special Teams Power Oilers Past Kraken 4–0 in Seattle

Skinner’s rebound performance quiets calls for change in net.

Overview

Stuart Skinner stopped 26 shots for his second shutout of the season in a 4–0 win at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 29.
Edmonton went 2-for-2 on the power play and killed all six Seattle chances, including an extended 5-on-3.
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each posted a goal and an assist, with Nugent-Hopkins back after nine games out.
Seattle’s power-play drought reached 0-for-11 over two games, and leading scorer Jaden Schwartz is expected to miss about six weeks with a lower-body injury.
The Oilers improved to 11-10-5 and return to Edmonton for a five-game homestand that includes a Dec. 4 rematch with the Kraken.