Troy Stecher will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, allowing Brown to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Brown has only played three games this season, averaging 12:13 time-on-ice.
Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and skated on Tuesday with the team but will remain out as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a positive sign for the 28-year-old defensemen who could possibly return when San Jose takes on Utah on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.
The Oilers have outscored their opposition 11-5 during a three-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Skinner has played well lately, recording a .924 SV% in his past five games (4-0-1). He has a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV% in 26 contests this season (15-8-3). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -147 road favorites against a Bruins club amid a four-game losing skid.
The Oilers have outscored their opposition 11-5 during a three-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Skinner has played well lately, recording a .924 SV% in his past five games (4-0-1). He has a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV% in 26 contests this season (15-8-3).
The Oilers will turn to Skinner between the pipes on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 4-1 over the Utah Hockey Club. Still, the 26-year-old Skinner has faced challenges this season, posting a 2.81 GAA and .897 SV% in 25 games (14-8-3).
Dermott has not played since December 20th, but will return to the lineup for the first time in five games on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old Dermott is averaging 12:22 time-on-ice and has a -4 plus/minus in 12 games this season.
Ryan will be the odd-man out when the Oilers host Utah on Tuesday. The 38-year-old forward has one goal and three assists in 31 games this season.
The Oilers have lost two straight games and will turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Skinner struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.89 GAA and .894 SV% in 24 games (13-8-3).
Skinner did not play on Sunday but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Utah HC. Over the previous three seasons, Skinner has averaging a 64-point pace per 82-game season but has struggled in his first season with the Oilers. The 32-year-old Skinner only has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 35 games this season, a 28-point pace.
The Oilers have lost two straight games and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Skinner struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.89 GAA and .894 SV% in 24 games (13-8-3).
