Unprecedented NHL Showdown

Get ready for a unique NHL spectacle on Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT). Both teams’ new netminders will start, marking an NHL first.

It’s the first time in NHL history that goalies involved in the same trade will square off within seven days of the deal.

Skinner’s Big Night Awaits

For the Penguins, Tristan Jarry will be back in familiar territory, hoping to continue his strong play with his new team. In his Oilers debut on Saturday, he picked up a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, stopping 25 of 28 shots.

Skinner’s Stats

• Skinner is 11-8-4 this season with a 2.83 GAA and .891 save percentage.
• Jarry owns a 10-3-1 record with a 2.69 GAA and .908 save percentage.

More than Goalies: Kulak’s Return

Defenseman Brett Kulak, also traded to the Penguins, is set to suit up for his new team against his former squad.

Firsts Abound

Together, these two goalies are blazing new trails. Skinner will become the sixth goalie in 11 years to start against his former team after a trade, joining a list most recently topped by Capitals goalie Logan Thompson in October 2024.

Did you know?

This will be the first time in NHL history that two goalies traded for each other will start against their former teams within a week of the trade.

Poulin’s New Home

Meanwhile, forward Sam Poulin, acquired by the Oilers in the deal, is off to a strong start in the AHL. He registered two assists in his first game with the Bakersfield Condors.