Stuart
Skinner
G · WPG · Around average
- PAL
- 52
- WAR
- 1.6
- Value
- 52
- SV%
- .885
2025-26№ 31 / 98
Stuart Skinner (Winnipeg Jets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Stuart Skinner
#74G
Winnipeg Jets
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 98 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : October 31, 1998 · Edmonton, Canada
Drafted : 2017 · EDM · round 3, pick #78
Contract : $3,750,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Winnipeg Jets | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3.26 | .883 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 27 | 12 | 9 | 2.99 | .885 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 11 | 8 | 2.83 | .891 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 51 | 26 | 18 | 2.81 | .896 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 59 | 36 | 16 | 2.62 | .905 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | 50 | 29 | 14 | 2.75 | .914 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2.62 | .913 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Edmonton Oilers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.03 | .868 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 237 | 127 | 75 | 2.80 | .901 | 9 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3.08 | .873 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 15 | 7 | 7 | 2.99 | .889 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 14 | 9 | 2.45 | .901 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 5 | 6 | 3.68 | .883 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 53 | 26 | 25 | 2.89 | .892 | 4 | |
Stuart Skinner: our analysis
2025-26 season: 27 GP, 12 W, 9 L, .885 SV%, 2.99 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 1.6 (31st of 98) · PAL 52, around average.
In 2025-26, Stuart Skinner, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 52 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.6 ranks 31st among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: workload (75, well above average). On the other hand, high danger (19, well below average) and consistency (31, below average) hold him back.
GSAx: -0.1 (goals saved above expected).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 51); his WAR went from -0.1 to 1.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 52 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Stuart Skinner's story
Growing up in Edmonton, Stuart Skinner learned his craft at the South Side Athletic Club, progressing through minor hockey and the Alberta bantam ranks. Those formative seasons put him alongside future NHL names and provided the foundation that propelled him into major junior hockey.
Skinner moved into the WHL with Lethbridge before being traded to Swift Current. While with Lethbridge he scored an empty-net goal on March 18, 2016, a rare feat for a goaltender and a noted moment in WHL history. He then won the Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Broncos in 2018. Drafted 78th overall in the third round by the Edmonton Oilers in 2017, he signed a three-year entry-level deal on May 14, 2018.
His professional career alternated between the minors and the NHL. Skinner made his NHL debut and first start on January 31, 2021, defeating the Ottawa Senators 8–5. He spent significant time in Bakersfield, leading the Condors with 20 wins and helping the club to the Pacific Division title. In the NHL he recorded his first shutout on February 14, 2022, stopping 20 shots against the San Jose Sharks. The 2022–23 campaign saw him emerge as Edmonton’s starting netminder, earn a spot in the 2023 All-Star Game, post a 29–14–5 regular-season record, and finish as a Calder Trophy finalist.
Subsequent seasons included notable streaks and roster moves: Skinner set an 11-game personal win run on January 23, 2024, surpassing a franchise mark. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 12, 2025, and made his Penguins debut on December 16, 2025. On July 1, 2026, he signed a two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Measured by shutouts, hot streaks and steady performances at both AHL and NHL levels, Skinner’s résumé reflects a goaltender who climbed from junior milestones to regular duties in the National Hockey League.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 13
- Shots against
- 343
- Saves
- 303
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.68 in 22-23, -0.01 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 51 → 52
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 27: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
1.6
wins above replacement
31 of 98
PAL Rating
52/ 100
Performance · Around average
34 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
52/ 100
Fair value
2.60 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 55
- Impact
- 55
- High danger
- 19
- Consistency
- 31
- Workload
- 75
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 1.6 | 52 | 52 | 2.60 M$ |
| 2024-25 | EDM | -0.1 | 51 | 39 | 2.60 M$ |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 2.1 | 65 | 67 | 2.60 M$ |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 4.3 | 83 | 86 | 0.75 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.6
wins above replacement
-1.5 to 3.6 — 90% interval
31 of 98 goalies
+8.7 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -0.1
- Average → replacement
- +8.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 50 | 1.6 | -1.5 to 3.6 | 31/98 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 50 | -0.1 | -2.8 to 4.0 | 55/99 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 59 | 2.1 | -1.2 to 3.9 | 26/98 |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 50 | 4.3 | 0.7 to 7.9 | 11/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88543rd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .81460th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 58.3 %80th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.7527th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.5328th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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BOSStuart Skinner: frequently asked questions
What is Stuart Skinner's record in 2026-27?
Stuart Skinner has 6 wins in 13 games in 2026-27, with a .883 save percentage and a 3.26 goals-against average.
How old is Stuart Skinner?
Stuart Skinner is 28 years old: he was born on November 1, 1998.
How tall is Stuart Skinner, and how much does he weigh?
Stuart Skinner is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Stuart Skinner from?
Canada: Stuart Skinner was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Stuart Skinner play for?
Stuart Skinner plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, at G, wearing number 74.
Is Stuart Skinner injured?
No: Stuart Skinner is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Stuart Skinner?
Stuart Skinner produced 1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 31st of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 52 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Stuart Skinner make?
Stuart Skinner earns $2.6M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 52 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Stuart Skinner's contract end?
Stuart Skinner's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Stuart Skinner overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 52 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Stuart Skinner a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 31st of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Stuart Skinner getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 51 in 2024-25 to 52 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Stuart Skinner's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Stuart Skinner has 237 games, 127 wins and 9 shutouts. His best season: 2023-24, with 36 wins.
Where was Stuart Skinner drafted?
Stuart Skinner was drafted 78th overall (round 3) by Edmonton Oilers in 2017.
How does Stuart Skinner perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Stuart Skinner has 53 games and 26 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Stuart Skinner?
Filip Gustavsson: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Filip Gustavsson's page →Is Stuart Skinner married?
Yes, married to Chloe in 2020.
What is Stuart Skinner's nationality?
Stuart Skinner is Canadian.
What awards has Stuart Skinner won?
Selected to the NHL All‑Star Game (announced January 19, 2023) ; Calder Memorial Trophy finalist (NHL Rookie of the Year) — 2022–23 season ; Led all AHL goaltenders in wins (20 wins) — 2020–21 season.
How many championships has Stuart Skinner won?
1: Pacific Division champion with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) — 2020–21 season.
See also: his Winnipeg Jets teammates
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