Oilers’ goalie Stuart Skinner leaves game after collision with Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov

By The Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, right, falls back after a collision with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Charles Krupa]

BOSTON (AP) — Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner left Tuesday’s game in Boston late in the first period after a hard collision with Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, then was back on the ice for the start of the second.. Zadorov was trying to cut in front with the puck and was inside Oilers’ defenseman Brett Kulak when he collided with the goalie, sending his mask flying off when he went face first onto the ice. After staying on his knees for a few minutes talking to a team trainer, Skinner got up and skated off. He was replaced by Calvin Pickard. Zadorov got a minor penalty for goaltender interference.