Stuart Skinner delivered a stellar performance, stopping all 26 shots he faced, as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Saturday. The victory at Climate Pledge Arena marked Skinner's second shutout of the season and the ninth of his NHL career. It was a significant bounce-back game for the Oilers after a disappointing 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars earlier in the week.

The Oilers' offense was powered by balanced scoring, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Zach Hyman each contributing a goal and an assist. Nugent-Hopkins, returning after missing nine games due to an undisclosed injury, kickstarted the scoring with a power-play goal at 8:31 of the first period. Draisaitl extended his point streak to eight games with his 15th goal of the season in the second period. Hyman scored his first goal since Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on May 25, redirecting a shot into the net. McDavid capped off the scoring with his 11th goal of the season midway through the third period.

Skinner's performance was particularly crucial, as he had allowed 16 goals in his previous four starts, even getting benched in his last game. He made 12 saves in the first period alone, helping the Oilers successfully kill off three early Kraken power plays. A key moment was a breakaway save on Kraken forward Berkly Cattin late in the second period, preserving Edmonton's lead.

The Oilers' special teams were a significant factor in the win. They scored on both of their power-play opportunities while successfully killing off all six of the Kraken's power plays. The Kraken struggled mightily on the man advantage, failing to convert on a 5-on-3 opportunity that lasted for nearly two minutes in the first period. They are now 0-for-11 on the power play in their last two games.

Joey Daccord made 21 saves for the Kraken, who have now lost three straight games, including two shutouts. The Kraken struggled to generate consistent offensive pressure against a determined Oilers defense.

With the win, the Oilers improved their record and will begin a five-game homestand against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The season series between the Oilers and Kraken is now tied at one game apiece. The Oilers will host the Kraken again on Thursday.

Skinner's career record against the Kraken is now 8-3-0, with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage in 11 games.