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Acciari (undisclosed) will not play Saturday in Ottawa.

Acciari was forced to leave Friday's game vs. the Hurricanes and did not return. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said that Acciari would not be travelling with the team to Ottawa, so he won't play Saturday. Expect Wayne Simmonds to draw into the Maple Leafs' lineup to replace him.

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

Skinner allowed three goals on 29 shots (.906 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he beat Ottawa in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton Native looks to have a firm grasp on the starter role, with his 20-14-4 record, .911 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-2 loss to Vancouver in their last game.

Stuart Skinner
Bokondji Imama has been called up from Tucson (AHL).

Imama failed to pick up a point in two games with Arizona but had five PIMs and a -1 plus/minus and was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday but has been recalled Tuesday. The 26-year-old returns from the Roadrunners, where he had five goals, 12 points, 96 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 41 games prior to his call-up.

Bokondji Imama
Skinner will start Tuesday vs. the Senators.

Skinner allowed six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) to snap a four-game winning streak as he took a loss from Toronto in his last start. The 24-year-old Oilers' starter will be looking to surpass the 20-win plateau Tuesday, with his 19-14-4 record, 2.92 GAA and .911 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who have lost three of their last four games and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (33.0).

Stuart Skinner
Bokondji Imama has been reassigned to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL).

Imama failed to pick up a point in two games with Arizona but had five PIMs and a -1 plus/minus and has been reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday. The 26-year-old returns to the Roadrunners, where he had five goals, 12 points, 96 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 41 games prior to his call-up.

Bokondji Imama
Stuart Skinner will likely start Saturday vs. Toronto.

Skinner stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory as he beat Boston his last time between the pipes. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been great for the Oilers this season, stealing the starting job with his 19-13-4 record, 2.83 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won five of their last seven games and are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.38).

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Thursday in Boston.

Skinner stopped 37 of 39 shots (.949 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat Buffalo in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been unexpectedly solid for the Oilers this season, with his 18-13-4 record, 2.86 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the NHL-leading Boston Bruins, who are in the midst of an impressive 10-game winning streak and are second in the NHL in goals per game (3.79).

Stuart Skinner
Rust (personal) is expected to be back in the Penguins lineup on Thursday.

Rust missed the Penguins' previous game due to the birth of his child but is expected to return to the Pittsburgh lineup Thursday vs. the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old has 15 goals, 22 assists, 162 SOG, 21 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season.

Bryan Rust
Silovs will start Monday vs. the Predators.

Silovs stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) but snapped a two-game winning streak as he was beaten by the Boston Bruins in his previous start. The 21-year-old rookie has been very good in his small-sample size this season, with his 2-2-0 record, 2.73 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on the Nashville Predators, who have won five of their last six games after a 3-1 victory over Chicago their last time out.

Arturs Silovs
Silovs was the first goalie off the ice at the Canucks morning skate.

Silovs stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) but snapped a two-game winning streak as he was beaten by the Boston Bruins in his previous start. The 21-year-old rookie has been very good in his small-sample size this season, with his 2-2-0 record, 2.73 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on the Nashville Predators, who have won five of their last six games after a 3-1 victory over Chicago their last time out.

Arturs Silovs
Skinner will start Monday in Buffalo.

Skinner stopped 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat Winnipeg in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been solid in his first full NHL season, with his 17-13-4 record, 2.88 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last six games with a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay in their previous game.

Stuart Skinner