US EditionPickard Set to Start in Goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final Against Panthers
- On Thursday, June 12, 2025, backup goalie Calvin Pickard entered Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, helping the Edmonton Oilers defeat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime.
- Coach Kris Knoblauch replaced starter Stuart Skinner 20 minutes into the game due to a flat start and a 3-0 deficit to shift momentum in the Oilers' favor.
- Pickard came off the bench to make 22 saves on 23 attempts, becoming just the sixth goaltender to secure a Stanley Cup Final victory in relief and extending his perfect playoff record to 7-0, while Leon Draisaitl netted the winning goal in overtime.
- Knoblauch described Pickard as "spectacular," highlighting his impressive 22-10-1 record during the regular season and expressing strong confidence in his abilities. Meanwhile, Pickard shared his excitement about returning home to compete in front of the local fans on Saturday.
- The Oilers evened the series at 2-2, ended their decade-long goalie controversy for now, and positioned Pickard as the likely starter for Game 5 returning to Edmonton on Saturday night.
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Edmonton Oilers Look to Repeat 41-Year-Old History After Making Calvin Pickard Decision for Game 5
Kris Knoblauch wasn’t sure which goalie to go ahead with. “Both goalies have been really good and key for us to getting here,” the head coach said, highlighting both Stuart Skinner’s and Calvin Pickard’s performances but without confirming his final decision about whom to start in Game 5, further sparking confusion among the fans and Oilers community. The Edmonton Oilers bounced back during Game 4 of the final series by winning a thrilling 5-4 g…
Santa Maria Times
The News-EnterprisePickard starts in goal for the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Calvin Pickard started in goal for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Oilers starting G Calvin Pickard in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
After playing an instrumental role in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-4 overtime win in Game 4 on Thursday to even the Stanley Cup Final, goaltender Calvin Pickard will start Saturday's pivotal Game 5 against the visiting Florida Panthers.
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