Jeff Skinner is a Canadian left winger who plays for the Edmonton Oilers. He was drafted 7th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010 after scoring 50 goals for Kitchener in the OHL. As an 18-year-old rookie, he scored 63 points and won the Calder Trophy. Skinner later had 33 goals in 2013-14 and scored his 100th career goal at age 22. He tied his career high with 63 points in 2016-17 before being traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 2018.
In his first season with Buffalo, Skinner scored a career-high 40 goals. He reached 1,000 NHL games on April 2, 2024, becoming the first player from the 2010 Draft to do so. He had 46 points in 74 games in 2023-24. The Sabres bought out the final three years of his eight-year contract, and Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, 2024.
Jeff Skinner Stanley Cup Appearances, Wins, and Losses
In 2025, Jeff Skinner will make his first Stanley Cup Final appearance with the Edmonton Oilers as of June 2025. He reached the finals after playing 1,078 regular-season games and entering the NHL playoffs for the first time. He joined the Oilers on a one-year deal after long stints with the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres, as per the NHLPA.
Skinner debuted in the playoffs on April 29, recorded an assist, and later scored his first career playoff goal in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against Dallas. His goal helped the Oilers clinch a spot in their second straight Stanley Cup Final. This is Skinner’s only Stanley Cup Final appearance so far, and he has not yet won the Cup.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2025 | Florida Panthers | Game 1 on June 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jeff Skinner NHL Conference Final Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Jeff Skinner has made one Conference Final appearance in his NHL career as of June 2025. It came in the 2025 Western Conference Final with the Edmonton Oilers against the Dallas Stars. He played in Game 5 on May 29, 2025, recording 1 assist and a +1 rating in 12:37 of ice time. The Oilers won the game and the series, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, as per Statmuse.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2025 | Dallas Stars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
FAQs on Jeff Skinner
A. Jeff Skinner played in Game 5 of the 2025 Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars.
A. Jeff Skinner plays for the Edmonton Oilers and previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres.
A. Jeff Skinner's overall rating in NHL 25 is 86.
A. Jeff Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers.
A. Jeff Skinner has an average annual salary of $3,000,000, with $3,000,000 guaranteed.
