The Edmonton Oilers goalie had perhaps his best start of the season by making 27 saves in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. If it wasn’t perfect timing, it was as good as any given that this was his final appearance before NHL 4 Nations Face-Off rosters are due Monday.

Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been on a roll of late, but is it too little too late for his chances to make Team Canada's roster?

It may be too late for Stuart Skinner, but in his final audition for Team Canada, he was brilliant. His spot on Canada’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off may already have swirled down the drain, but after a 4-1 win at Colorado — where Skinner was nearly perfect — he’s got a little secret for you.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Edmonton Oilers) with a Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche, 11/30/2024

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist for the Oilers (12-9-2), who have won three of their past four games. Calvin Pickard made 28 saves. Edmonton went 2