October 20, 2021, 6:24 PM
The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that starting goaltender Mike Smith has been placed on the injured reserve.
#Oilers roster move
Mike Smith placed on IR
Stuart Skinner recalled from @Condors#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/PXcKQ73cHY— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 20, 2021
Smith was unable to finish Tuesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks after suffering a lower-body injury.
In Smith’s place, the Oilers have recalled Stuart Skinner from the team’s AHL-affiliate Bakersfield Condors. Skinner is 2-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .946 save percentage through two games played this season.
The Oilers are back in action on Thursday when they take on the Arizona Coyotes.
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