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Penguins Goalie Skinner Out with Injury, Silovs to Start Back-to-Back
Arturs Silovs will start in net again as the team calls up Taylor Gauthier as an emergency backup.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:51pm
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner will miss Sunday's game against the Florida Panthers due to an upper body injury suffered on the bench during the team's previous game. Backup goalie Arturs Silovs will start in Skinner's place, marking his second consecutive start in a back-to-back situation. The team has also recalled 25-year-old goaltender Taylor Gauthier from the minors as an emergency call-up, as he has yet to make his NHL debut.
Why it matters
Skinner has been the Penguins' starting goaltender this season, so his injury is a significant blow to the team's lineup. Silovs will need to step up in his absence, and the team is hoping Gauthier can provide additional depth in net as they continue their playoff push.
The details
Skinner was apparently hit by a puck on the bench during the Penguins' 9-4 win over the Panthers on Saturday. The team has officially listed his injury as 'upper body'. Silovs gave up four goals on 23 shots in the previous game, and will now be tasked with starting on back-to-back days against the same opponent.
- Skinner was injured during the Penguins' game on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
- Silovs will start in goal for the Penguins on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The players
Stuart Skinner
The Penguins' starting goaltender who is currently sidelined with an upper body injury.
Arturs Silovs
The Penguins' backup goaltender who will start in Skinner's place on Sunday.
Taylor Gauthier
A 25-year-old goaltender who has been called up from the minors as an emergency backup for the Penguins.
What’s next
The Penguins will provide an update on the extent of Skinner's injury and his timeline for return after Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The takeaway
The Penguins will need to rely on their backup goaltender Silovs and emergency call-up Gauthier to fill in for the injured Skinner, which could be a significant challenge as the team fights for a playoff spot.
