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Max Jones will return to the Ducks' lineup Wednesday vs. Edmonton (upper body).

Jones has not played since Dec. 12th due to an upper-body injury and will return to the Ducks' lineup Wednesday vs. Edmonton. Jones had two goals, three assists, 31 PIMs, 39 SOG and a -11 plus/minus through 28 games prior to the injury.

Max Jones
Stuart Skinner (personal) is not expected to be available Wednesday or Friday.

Skinner was placed on the non-roster list Tuesday as he left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first son. The 24-year-old will be missed, as he has taken over the starting gig in Edmonton due to his strong play resulting in his 12-10-2 record, 2.96 GAA and .914 SV%.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will likely start Monday in Los Angeles.

Skinner allowed three goals on 46 shots (.935 SV%) but took the hard-luck loss for his second defeat in a row as he was downed by Colorado last start. The Edmonton native has run away with the starters' job in his second season due to his 12-10-2 record, 2.88 GAA, and .915 SV%. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who won their last game 5-1 vs. Vegas and are 11th in the NHL in shots per game (32.2).

Stuart Skinner
Draisaitl (undisclosed) will be back in the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.

Draisaitl missed the last two games but will be back in the Oilers' lineup vs. the Kraken. Draisaitl will be back on the second line with Warren Foegele and Kailer Yamamoto on his wings. Draisaitl has recorded a point in 30 of 36 games this season, totalling 57 points (21G / 36A).

Leon Draisaitl
Skinner led the Oilers onto the ice for warmups.

Skinner allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) for his fourth loss in five starts as he was beaten by the Vancouver Canucks in his last start. The 24-year-old has been solid for the Oilers in his first full season, with his 10-9-1 record, .911 SV% and 2.90 GAA. He should be busy Tuesday as he takes on the Calgary Flames, who are fifth in the NHL in shots per game (34.4).

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

Skinner allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) for his fourth loss in five starts as he was beaten by the Vancouver Canucks in his last start. The 24-year-old has been solid for the Oilers in his first full season, with his 10-9-1 record, .911 SV% and 2.90 GAA. He should be busy Tuesday as he takes on the Calgary Flames, who are fifth in the NHL in shots per game (34.4).

Stuart Skinner