Stuart Skinner is set to start as the Edmonton Oilers' goaltender for their playoff opener against the Los Angeles Kings. Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed his position following the morning skate. Skinner had a solid regular season, recording a 26-18-4 record with a 2.81 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage. He missed eight games late in the season due to a knee injury but returned to lead the Oilers to victories against the Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks.

Last year, he played a crucial role in the Oilers' journey to the Stanley Cup Final, posting a 14-9-0 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and .901 save percentage. As he takes the ice for Game 1, all eyes will be on how he performs against a tough Kings team.