Skinner was injured when Mikko Rantanen collided with him during the Dallas game and has been sidelined since, with Olivier Rodrigue recalled from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis in the interim. Rodrigue was returned to the Condors on Thursday, with Skinner set to back up Calvin Pickard against the Sharks.

With a chance to clinch a playoff spot, the Edmonton Oilers take on the San Jose Sharks Friday night and will get two key players back. One game following the return of Connor McDavid to the lineup, both Mattias Ekholm and Stuart Skinner will dress.

The Edmonton Oilers can secure their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday night for the second time in as many games. While it may be a little later than some had hoped, the team can clinch in one of two ways as the San Jose Sharks roll into town.