Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner placed in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Stuart Skinner into the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol on Monday.

The 23-year-old was recalled from the team’s taxi squad Saturday before allowing five goals — including four in the third period — on 25 shots in a 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Skinner is 4-6-0 this season with a .907 save percentage and a 2.93 goals-against average.

Mikko Koskinen is likely to get the call in goal Thursday when Edmonton hosts the Florida Panthers with Mike Smith sidelined by a thumb injury.