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Skinner starts Game 3 in Los Angeles.

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) to even the Oilers opening series with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has had an up-and-down two game series, with him 1-1-0 record, 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%. He will hope to pick up a second-straight victory over Los Angeles, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

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Stuart Skinner was in the starters' crease at Friday's morning skate.

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) to even the Oilers opening series with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has had an up-and-down two game series, with him 1-1-0 record, 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%. He will hope to pick up a second-straight victory over Los Angeles, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

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Blake Lizotte is not expected to suit up for Game 3 after missing the morning skate (lower-body).

Lizotte missed the Kings' morning skate Friday and is expected to be out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury for Game 3 Friday. The 25-year-old has yet to pick up a point through two playoff games this year and is considered day-to-day until there are more updates on his absence.

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Connor Clifton will be a healthy scratch for Game 3 Friday vs. Florida.

Clifton failed to pick up a point through the first two playoff games but had four SOG, and a -1 plus/minus and will be a healthy scratch Friday vs. Florida as he is replaced by Matt Grzelyk in the Bruins' lineup. The 27-year-old had five goals, 18 assists, 93 SOG, 60 PIMs and a +20 plus/minus through 78 regular season games.

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Stuart Skinner will start Game 2 Wednesday vs. Los Angeles.

Skinner allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) in Game 1 to pick up the overtime loss as they were down 4-3 by Los Angeles on Monday. The 24-year-old had a great rookie regular season, going 29-14-5 with a .914 SV% and 2.75 GAA through 48 starts. He will take on the Kings in Game 2, who finished the regular season with the fourth-best power play in the NHL (25.3).

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Skinner will start Thursday vs. the Sharks.

Skinner stopped 28 of 29 shots for his fifth-straight victory as he picked up a massive win over the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has made a strong case for Calder Trophy consideration this season, with his 28-14-5 record, 2.76 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Sharks, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid and are 25th in the NHL in goals per game (2.85).

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

Skinner stopped 28 of 29 shots for his fifth-straight victory as he picked up a massive win over the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has made a strong case for Calder Trophy consideration this season, with his 28-14-5 record, 2.76 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Sharks, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid and are 25th in the NHL in goals per game (2.85).

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Anthony Mantha will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. New Jersey (lower-body)

Mantha has missed the Capitals' previous three games due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 28-year-old has struggled this season, with his 11 goals, 16 assists, 119 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 67 games this season prior to his injury.

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Skinner led the Oilers onto the ice for warmups.

Skinner stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the San Jose Sharks easily in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native and rookie has been rock-solid in his first season as the Oilers' starter, with his 27-14-5 record, 2.80 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine contests.

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Skinner was the first goalie off the ice at the Oilers morning skate.

Skinner stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the San Jose Sharks easily in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native and rookie has been rock-solid in his first season as the Oilers' starter, with his 27-14-5 record, 2.80 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine contests.

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Anthony Mantha will be out of the Capitals' lineup Thursday vs. Montreal (lower-body).

Mantha has 11 goals, 16 assists, 119 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 67 games played this season but will not be in the lineup Thursday vs. Montreal due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day until there are further updates on his injury.

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Acciari (neck) will return to the Maple Leafs lineup on Tuesday.

Acciari has missed the last three games with a neck injury but will be back on a line with Nick Abruzzese and Alex Kerfoot vs. the Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old bruising winger has 13 goals, eight assists, 97 SOG, 19 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 71 games played between Toronto and St. Louis.

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