Stecher has been a regular in the lineup for the Coyotes this season but will be out of Arizona's lineup on Monday due to a lower-body, allowing Juuso Valimaki to draw into the lineup. Stecher has been held off the scoresheet in 12 of his last 13 games and is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup during the Sabres' upcoming road trip. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
Perry hasn't played in the NHL since his contract was terminated by the Chicago Blackhawks in late November. In a statement released by the Blackhawks, the team stated Perry engaged in "unacceptable conduct" that violated his contract and team standards. Prior to having his contract terminated, Perry was amid a somewhat resurgent start to the season, scoring nine points (4G / 5A) in 16 games. It is speculated Perry could be ready to play for the Oilers as early as later this week.
Perry hasn't played in the NHL since his contract was terminated by the Chicago Blackhawks in late November. In a statement released by the Blackhawks, the team stated Perry engaged in "unacceptable conduct" that violated his contract and team standards. Prior to having his contract terminated, Perry was amid a somewhat resurgent start to the season, scoring nine points (4G / 5A) in 16 games. It is speculated Perry could be ready to play for the Oilers as early as later this week.
The team did not announce his return ahead of Friday's game, but Walman is listed as being in the Red Wings lineup per the official roster report on NHL.com. Walman lasted played on January 11th, missing the last three games with the illness. He has nine goals and eight assists in 38 games this season.
Kane played 18:58 time-on-ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, his highest total of nine games, but was a game-time decision to play on Thursday due to a hand injury. Kane is amid one of the worst stretches of his career in terms of productivity, being limited to only three points (2G / 1A) in his last 14 games.
Kane played 18:58 time-on-ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, his highest total of nine games, but might be unable to play on Thursday due to a hand injury. Kane is amid one of the worst stretches of his career in terms of productivity, being limited to only three points (2G / 1A) in his last 14 games.
Skinner will start for the third straight game on Thursday as the Oilers attempt for a harrowing 12th straight victory. In his last seven games (7-0-0), Skinner has allowed two or fewer goals in each contest, posting a tremendous .954 SV%. The Oilers are sizeable -230 home favourites in a divisional matchup against the Seattle Kraken, who have lost two straight after seeing their nine-game winning streak come to an end earlier this week.
Kapanen seemingly had no issue in the Blues' last game, playing 15:47 time-on-ice, above his season average, but has been placed on the injured reserve with an ankle injury and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Kapanen has struggled in his first full season with the Blues, scoring only 13 points (4G / 9A) in 42 games, his worst point-per-game pace (0.31) since his rookie season in 2017-18 with the Toronto 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%.
