Skinner will wear it in his first Penguins start, which just happens to be against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the rest of his former Oilers teammates at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SNW, SNO, SNE).

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins meet for the first time since swapping goalies last week, and the two teams are also trending in opposite directions ahead of this showdown at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, December 16.

Fans are immediately wondering why the Oilers are even bothering if they’re not going to put Hutson in a position to succeed.

Pittsburgh Penguins face a significant blow as star center Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss tonight's high-profile clash against the Edmonton Oilers due to an upper-body injury. His absence, confirmed by his continued absence from practice,

But the real evidence will only play out for time. For now, the move is being seen as a bold move by Oilers GM Stan Bowman, him trading Skinner, veteran d-man Brett Kulak and a second round pick for Jarry.

Discussion about the blockbuster trade made Friday (Dec. 12) between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins has centered almost exclusively on the two goalies changing teams: Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner.

The Edmonton Oilers made a transaction early Monday morning that they are hoping can help with their secondary scoring.

The Edmonton Oilers traded Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for All-Star Tristan Jarry in a blockbuster deal.

Friday night, Connor Ryckman, Vaughn’s equipment rep who works out of the London factory, loaded the equipment into his car and drove it two and a half hours northeast to the Oilers’ team hotel in downtown Toronto. Lang received it there and brought it with the team to Scotiabank Arena for the Oilers’ skate the following morning.

Expect goals aplenty in Montreal tonight based on the goaltending matchup, with Nick Suzuki getting into the act. Free Oilers vs. Canadiens predictions for Sunday, December 14, 2025.

The Penguins conclude their five-game homestand as they take on the Edmonton Oilers at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM. This game will be available to watch on TNT. Fans can listen to the game on 105.