The Edmonton Oilers have acquired veteran goalie Tristan Jarry in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In the deal, the Oilers sent goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for Jarry and forward Sam Poulin.
Jarry, 30, has posted a .909 save percentage and a 2.66 goals-against average through 14 games this season, matching his career averages of a .909 save percentage and 2.74 goals-against over his first 10 NHL seasons. The All-Star goaltender is under contract through the 2027-28 season after signing a five-year, $26.8 million deal with Pittsburgh in 2023.
Poulin, 24, the Penguins’ 2019 first-round pick (No. 21 overall), has recorded two assists in 15 games over his first four seasons and is expected to become a restricted free agent this offseason.
On the Oilers’ side, Skinner, 27, posted a .891 save percentage and 2.83 goals-against average through 23 games this season, with career numbers of .904 save percentage and 2.74 goals-against over six seasons. Kulak, 31, has two assists in 31 appearances this season and has totaled 28 goals and 99 assists through 611 career games. Both players will be free agents this offseason.
Edmonton (14-11-6) is scheduled to face the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-11-5) at 7 p.m. EST Saturday in Toronto, while Pittsburgh (14-8-7) will host the San Jose Sharks (15-14-3) at 3 p.m. Saturday.
