Stuart Skinner Ties Georges Vézina with 103rd Career Win: A Night to Remember for Oil Country

Edmonton’s most recent 5–4 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets wasn’t just another night in Oil Country—it was a milestone moment for Stuart Skinner and Oilers fans everywhere. With that victory, the 27-year-old netminder earned his 103rd career NHL win, tying him with legendary Canadiens goaltender Georges Vézina. Not bad company to keep.

A Battle Worth Celebrating

If you watched that game, you know it wasn’t smooth sailing. Skinner stopped 15 of 19 shots, and the Oilers had to claw their way back after trailing by two. But that’s part of what makes the milestone so fitting. Skinner’s story has always been about battling—about staying calm when things get messy. As Skinner’s 186th game came to a close, he added another line to his growing résumé, and Oil Country knew it.

Tying a True Original

Tying Georges Vézina is no small thing. Vézina’s career—all the way back in the early 1900s—helped define the position itself. His legacy runs so deep the NHL named its top goaltending award after him—Vezina Trophy. For Skinner to reach that number says a lot about his development as an Edmonton Oiler. He’s become just the sixth goalie in Oilers history to reach 100 wins, joining names like Grant Fuhr, Andy Moog, and Tommy Salo. And he’s done it as a hometown kid living out his dream in front of the fans who watched him grow up.

Finding His Place in Edmonton Oilers History

There’s always talk about whether Skinner can be “the guy”—the true No. 1 goaltender who can take this team deep. But when you look at what he’s already achieved, it is also worth noting the magnitude of this recent accomplishment. Throughout his career, he has handled ups and downs, the noise, the pressure—and he keeps showing up.

Milestones like this don’t guarantee anything, but they do remind us of how far Skinner’s come. And for fans in Edmonton, who love their homegrown talent, that’s something special. So here’s to Stuart Skinner, 103 wins and counting—tied with a legend, and still just getting started.