Oilers place goalie Mike Smith on injured reserve
EDMONTON. Alberta (AP) - The Edmonton Oilers placed goalie Mike Smith on injured reserve Wednesday because of a lower-body injury.
The Oilers recalled goalie Stuart Skinner from the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League.
The 39-year-old Smith was hurt in the second period of Edmonton´s 6-5 home victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. He was replaced in net by Mikko Koskinen.
Oilers coach Dave Tippett said after the game that Smith "tweaked something" and would see a doctor on Wednesday morning.
Smith has made three appearances for the Oilers (3-0-0) this season, posting a .920 save percentage and a 3.08 goals-against average. He signed a two-year, $4.4 million extension with Edmonton in July.
Anaheim Ducks' Rickard Rakell (67) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Calgary Flames' Dillon Dube (29) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) as Tyson Barrie (22) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
