Stuart Skinner Shines Bright: A Standout Performance Earns Him NHL MVP Honors for October 25, 2024
Edmonton native Stuart Skinner, who plays as a goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers, achieved his fifth shutout in the National Hockey League on Friday. He achieved the feat during a 4-0 Oilers victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.
Skinner stopped a total of 27 shots for the Oilers. He stopped five shots in the opening period, 12 shots in the middle period, and 10 shots in the final period. Four Penguins each had three shots on goal to lead the team. The group included right winger Anthony Beauvillier from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, defenseman Kris Letang from Montreal, Quebec, as well as Lars Eller and Drew O’Connor.
Skinner has accumulated two victories, three regular defeats, and one overtime loss this season. His average goal allowed is 3.06, and he has saved 89% of shots on goal. Skinner earned shutouts in four previous games for the Oilers: a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on February 14, 2022; a 2-0 victory against the Los Angeles Kings on March 30, 2023; a 5-0 triumph over the Washington Capitals on November 24, 2023; and a 5-0 win over the Sharks on December 28, 2023.
Brady Skjei scored a go-ahead goal on the power play with 6:53 remaining in the third period, leading the Nashville Predators to a comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night. Skjei scored a goal in the third period on a shot from the left circle, helping Nashville secure their second win in a row following five straight losses to start the season.
Bo Horvat netted the winning goal 1:09 into overtime as the New York Islanders bounced back for a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Friday. Horvat received a pass from Mathew Barzal across the ice and netted a one-timer from the right face-off circle’s bottom. Horvat scored following Jesper Bratt’s equalizer at 18:31 of the third period, when the Devils had pulled goalie Jake Allen for an extra skater.
Warren Foegele netted two goals within a 2 minute and 49 second period in the first half, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 victory over the winless San Jose Sharks at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.
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