Oilers place Mike Smith on injured reserve, recall Stuart Skinner

October 20, 2021 - 6:24pm

Mike Smith left the Oilers game after being shaken up during a pile-up in front of the crease.

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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