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Skinner will start Tuesday vs. the Maple Leafs.

On the backbone of a stellar month from Skinner, the Oilers are riding a 10-game winning streak heading into their Tuesday evening matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Over his last seven games (7-0-0), Skinner has been nearly unbeatable, allowing fewer than three goals six times and posting a tremendous .951 SV%.

Stuart Skinner
Acciari (upper body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Monday.

Acciari did not play the last game for the Penguins but is expected to play in Monday afternoon's tilt against the Seattle Krakekn. Before his injury, Acciari was held without a point in five straight, recording 12 hits and eight shots in the process.

Noel Acciari
Acciari (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. the Kraken.

Acciari did not play the last game for the Penguins and will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday afternoon's tilt against the Seattle Krakekn. Before his injury, Acciari was held without a point in five straight, recording 12 hits and eight shots in the process.

Noel Acciari
Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will return to the Canadiens' lineup Thursday.

Harvey-Pinard has been out since November 14th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the Canadiens' lineup Thursday as he replaces Emil Heineman. The 25-year-old Sophomore had yet to score in 13 games before his injury, but had four assists, 11 SOG, two PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.

Rafael Harvey-Pinard
Skinner will start Tuesday vs. Chicago.

The red-hot Oilers will return to Skinner on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the injury-depleted Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are riding a seven-game winning streak, and, as such, are significant -448 road favourites against a Blackhawks club whose leading active point-producer only has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 33 games. In addition to the already advantageous circumstances for the Oilers, Skinner has been tremendous between the pipes. While winning his last five starts, Skinner has allowed two or fewer goals four times, boasting a sensational .948 SV%.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner is in the starter's crease at Edmonton's morning skate.

The red-hot Oilers will likely return to Skinner on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the injury-depleted Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are riding a seven-game winning streak, and, as such, are significant -448 road favourites against a Blackhawks club whose leading active point-producer only has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 33 games. In addition to the already advantageous circumstances for the Oilers, Skinner has been tremendous between the pipes. While winning his last five starts, Skinner has allowed two or fewer goals four times, boasting a sensational .948 SV%.

Stuart Skinner
Tomasino will not be suspended for his five minute major from Thursday night.

Tomasino was originally suspended indefinetly by the NHL for a dirty hit in the Predators' game Thursday but has been deemed good to play Saturday as he will not be punished further for his actions. The 22-year-old has been having a decent offensive season to start 2023-24, with four goals, 11 assists, 47 SOG, 25 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 31 games this season.

Philip Tomasino
Ponomarev has been recalled from the Chicago Wolves (AHL).

Ponomarev is Carolina's 2020 second-round pick (53rd overall) and has earned his first NHL call up Friday after scoring six goals and 20 points in 20 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) to start 2023-24. The 21-year-old has a high potential to make his first NHL appearance Friday as the Hurricanes take on Washington on the road.

Vasily Ponomarev
Ryan Shea has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Shea has appeared in 22 games this season but has yet to pick up a point while collecting 13 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus. He was reassigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) on Tuesday but immediately recalled on Wednesday after John Ludvig (undisclosed) was placed on IR.

Ryan Shea
Rust (lower-body) will return to the Penguins' lineup on Tuesday.

Rust will return to the Penguins' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Capitals after missing the last ten games due to an upper-body injury he suffered on December 6th. Before his injury, Rust was having a terrific season, scoring 20 points (10G / 10A) in 22 games. He will skate alongside Reilly Smith and Evgeni Malkin on the Penguins' second line tonight.

Bryan Rust
Ryan Shea has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Shea has appeared in 22 games this season but has yet to pick up a point while collecting 13 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus but has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) Tuesday. The 26-year-old will have to wait to acquire his first career NHL point as he heads back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton where he had no points in four games prior to his original promotion.

Ryan Shea