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17 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIKKO KOSKINEN
#19 - GOALTENDER - EDMONTON OILERS
3.42 GAA
242 SV
90.00% SV%
Winnipeg rallies from 2-goal deficit, beats Edmonton 6-4 Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and three assists and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4
Torched in road loss Koskinen gave up five goals on 32 shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Jets. He also assisted on a Leon Draisaitl power-play goal.
Impact Koskinen and the Oilers, who have yet to win back-to-back games, failed to nail down a 3-1 lead in Winnipeg. In what has become a consistent theme early in the season, Koskinen was frequently hung out to dry by a defensively-indifferent Edmonton team, and has now yielded three goals or more in six of his eight starts, including three games in which he's allowed five goals. With the Oilers giving up an average of 34 shots per game -- ranking among the bottom-five in the NHL -- fantasy managers should steer clear of this situation.
20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
In goal against Jets Koskinen will be between the pipes on the road versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Impact Koskinen leads the league in games thus far, as he has started all seven of Edmonton's contests. In those outings, the netminder is 3-4-0 with a .907 save percentage and 3.18 GAA. His run even includes taking both games of a back-to-back to open the year. If Troy Grosenick (COVID-19 protocols) can be cleared in time, Koskinen could get a day off either Saturday or Sunday against the Maple Leafs or Senators, respectively.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Draisaitl beats buzzer, Oilers beat Jets 4-3 Leon Draisaitl scored with less than a second left to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets
2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benefits from last-second tally Koskinen stopped 35 of 38 shots in a 4-3 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Impact Koskinen gave up a pair of goals in the third period to put the Oilers down 3-2. Kailer Yamamoto retied it with 3:05 to go, and Leon Draisaitl scored in the final second to give Koskinen his third win of the year. The Finnish goalie still has a 3.18 GAA and a .907 save percentage -- those numbers won't blow anyone away. He'll likely start in Tuesday's rematch versus the Jets.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
In goal Sunday Koskinen will start Sunday's road game in Winnipeg.
Impact Koskinen makes his seventh straight start of the year, as he's the only goalie the Oilers have used while Mike Smith (undisclosed) is on injured reserve. Koskinen has a 2-4-0 record with a 3.21 GAA and a .905 save percentage, making him a mediocre option for fantasy managers.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
John Tavares breaks late tie, Maple Leafs beat Oilers 4-2 John Tavares broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Friday night for a series split
4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in Toronto Koskinen stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Toronto's final goal was scored into an empty net. Koskinen didn't play badly and two of the three pucks that got past him came on Leafs power plays, but he's still lost three of his last four starts and has an unimpressive .905 save percentage while playing every game so far for the Oilers. Troy Grosenick (COVID-19 protocols) appears close to joining the team, however, which would at least give Koskinen a backup with some experience.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Starting in Toronto Koskinen will guard the road goal during Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Jason Gregor of Oilers Nation reports.
Impact Koskinen was sharp Wednesday against the same Toronto team, turning aside 25 of 26 shots en route to a tidy 3-1 win. The 32-year-old backstop will have a good opportunity to pick up a second straight victory in Friday's rematch, as the Maple Leafs will be without two of their best offensive weapons in Auston Matthews (upper body) and Joe Thornton (ribs).
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Draisaitl breaks 3rd-period tie, Oilers beat Maple Leafs 3-1 Leon Draisaitl broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period in the Edmonton Oilers’ 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night
6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sharp in win over Leafs Koskinen made 25 saves in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Impact The expected offensive explosion between two star-studded lineups never materialized, largely due to Koskinen's efforts. It was the 32-year-old's best performance so far this season, but he still only has a 2-3-0 record and .906 save percentage, a far cry from last year's .917 mark. With Mike Smith (undisclosed) on long-term IR, however, the Oilers will simply have to hope Koskinen can find a groove with a heavy workload.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Facing Leafs on Wednesday Koskinen will man the crease Wednesday in Toronto, Jack Michaels of Oilers Radio reports.
Impact No surprise here, as Koskinen remains the only NHL-caliber goalie on Edmonton's roster with Mike Smith on LTIR. Koskinen's monopoly on playing time in Edmonton's net hasn't translated to much early success, as he heads into this daunting matchup with an uninspiring 1-3-0 record, 3.80 GAA and .897 save percentage.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Allen, Weber lift Canadiens over Oilers 3-1 Jake Allen made 25 saves in his first game with Montreal, Shea Weber got his first goal of the season and the Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1
JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unimpressive in third loss Koskinen made 31 saves on 34 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Canadiens on Monday.
Impact Once again, the Canadiens' defense stymied the Oilers' stars to the tune of one goal. Koskinen wasn't able to do the same, leading to his third loss in four games. It was arguably the best of his three losses this year, but that's little consolation to Oilers fans and fantasy managers alike. With no proven backup behind him, Koskinen should continue to see plenty of starts as the Oilers hit the road for a pair of games in Toronto on Wednesday and Friday.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Back in blue paint Koskinen will man the crease Monday against the Canadiens, Jack Michaels of Oilers Radio reports.
Impact The Oilers don't have anywhere else to turn with Mike Smith on LTIR, so they'll ride Koskinen through thick and thin until they can add some goaltending depth. Koskinen struggled in a 5-1 loss to Montreal on Saturday but will look to bounce back in Monday's rematch.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Serious struggles Koskinen made 31 saves in a 5-1 loss to Montreal on Saturday.
Impact Oh boy. Koskinen struggled and so did his teammates -- they were smothered by a fast and aggressive Montreal squad. The strength of the Habs aside, Koskinen is off to a queasy start and the Oilers are desperate to get quality goaltending into the province. So much so that they are looking at using an amateur goalie as their third man in Toronto and Montreal this coming week as they wait for help to arrive. Ouch. If he can pull his game together, Koskinen could get 35 starts. If not, he's going to be an anchor on fantasy rosters.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Petry, Tatar, Price carry Canadiens past Oilers, 5-1 Jeff Petry and Tomas Tatar each scored twice, Carey Price made 34 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Saturday night
JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tomas Tatar Flies In And Dekes Out Mikko Koskinen To Score
JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE
Pegged for Saturday's start Koskinen will start in Saturday's home matchup against the Canadiens, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Impact Koskinen followed up a rough Opening Night with a 38-save performance in a 5-2 win over the Canucks on Thursday. With Mike Smith (undisclosed) on long-term IR, Koskinen figures to receive a bulk of the workload, if not every start, for the time being. The Canadiens will be a tough foe, as they're coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs where they controlled the flow for most of the game.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Oilers place goalie Mike Smith on long-term injury reserve The Edmonton Oilers placed goalie Mike Smith on long-term injury reserve Friday and re-assigned Olivier Rodrigue to the taxi squad, pending quarantine protocols
JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor McDavid has hat trick, Oilers beat Canucks 5-2 Connor McDavid had a hat trick and an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and added an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night
JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back Thursday Koskinen stopped 38 of 40 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Impact Koskinen was initially supposed to get Thursday off, but Mike Smith (undisclosed) was a late scratch. That didn't bother the 32-year-old Koskinen at all, as he was excellent and got much more scoring support from Oilers superstars Connor McDavid (hat trick, assist), Leon Draisaitl (four helpers) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (three points). With the reason for Smith's absence unknown, Koskinen could be in line for a third straight start Saturday for the first of two games against the Canadiens.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Koskinen will start between the pipes for Thursday's game against Vancouver, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Impact Mike Smith was expected to start the second leg of the back-to-back, but with Smith surprisingly inactive, the team will turn to Koskinen again. The Finn was roughed up by Vancouver on Wednesday, surrendering five goals on 35 shots. Stuart Skinner was called up from the taxi squad to handle No. 2 duties Thursday with Smith sidelined.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Boeser scores twice, Canucks beat Oilers 5-3 Brock Boeser scored twice, including the winner, as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3
JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up by Canucks Koskinen surrendered five goals on 35 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Canucks.
Impact The Canucks got their goals from all over the lineup, while Koskinen and the Oilers' defense couldn't keep up. The Finn posted a 2.75 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 38 appearances last year, splitting time evenly with Mike Smith. It'll likely be Smith starting Thursday to close out the back-to-back versus the Canucks after Koskinen struggled in the season opener.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
