Jeff Skinner makes the most of lineup elevation

Zach Hyman's OT winner lifts Oilers over Blackhawks
Zach Hyman scored a power-play goal in overtime and Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner each had a goal and assist to lift the visiting Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.
Jeff Skinner makes the most of lineup elevation in Oilers win over Blackhawks
Few stories have been as well documented in Edmonton this season as Jeff Skinner’s. After the Buffalo Sabres bought out the final three years of his contract this summer, Skinner was quick to sign a one-year deal with the Oilers.
Skinner's promotion to Oilers' top-six pays dividends vs. Blackhawks
Jeff Skinner played Wednesday night with Leon Draisaitl not because he was supposed to be there all along, or he was a top-six guy being wasted among depth forwards. No. It was because Skinner earned the promotion.
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Win Over Blackhawks
Zach Hyman scored in overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the host Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Wednesday (Feb. 5). Viktor Arvidsson, Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner also scored for Edmonton,
Hyman scores in OT, Oilers recover to defeat Blackhawks
CHICAGO -- Zach Hyman scored on the power play at 1:36 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory against Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Wednesday. Hyman tipped in a pass by Connor McDavid for the game-winner.
Draisaitl & Hyman Lead Oilers in 4-3 Overtime Win Over Blackhawks
In a game that saw two of the league’s best players named Connor, it was a two-point performance from Leon Draisaitl and a Zach Hyman goal in overtime that gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oilers' Zach Hyman: Nets game-winner in overtime
Hyman scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks. Hyman's second tally in the last three games helped the Oilers avoid an embarrassing collapse after they blew a two-goal lead in the third period.
Zach Hyman nets OT winner for the Oilers
Zach Hyman scores on the power play in overtime as the Oilers defeat the Blackhawks.
Jeff Skinner up, Vasily Podkolzin down as Oilers shuffle forward lines
With the Edmonton Oilers mired in a two-game losing skid, head coach Kris Knoblauch made some changes to the team’s forward lines at practice on Monday.
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Viktor Arvidsson scores a beauty, Jeff Skinner does too, and the Oilers’ power play was an adventure in OT win
The Edmonton Oilers were back on the ice just over 24 hours after beating the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime and travelling ...
What’s gone wrong for Jeff Skinner with the Edmonton Oilers?
He also endured a few rocky seasons with the Sabres that ended in him being bought out. In his first year with the Edmonton ...
Oilers beat the Blackhawks in overtime
CHICAGO — Connor McDavid set up Zach Hyman in overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday ...
McDavid makes perfect pass in overtime as the Oilers beat the Blackhawks 4-3
Connor McDavid set up Zach Hyman in overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3. Hyman redirected ...
John Klingberg’s debut, Jeff Skinner’s role, Noah Philp’s usage: 3 Oilers takeaways
Thursday was one of those days when the Oilers didn't have their best stuff, could have won but didn't and at least came away ...