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Oilers Deal with Goalie Debate, While Panthers Have No Such Trouble

  • On June 17, the Edmonton Oilers will play Game 6 against the Florida Panthers on the Panthers’ home ice, needing a win to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final.
  • The Oilers face a decision between goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard for Game 6, while the Panthers depend on Sergei Bobrovsky, who has been in net for every playoff game since early 2023.
  • Bobrovsky has stopped 165 of 181 shots in the final with a.912 save percentage, and teammates praise his preparation and focus, calling him a key reason the Panthers lead the series 3-2.
  • Coach Kris Knoblauch said, "It’s not an easy decision," but he trusts both Oilers goalies, while Corey Perry stated, "They've both been amazing," reflecting confidence in the goaltending duo.
  • The outcome of Game 6 could hinge on the Oilers' goalie choice amidst the Panthers’ strong goaltending stability, suggesting the Panthers remain favored to close out the series.
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Stuart Skinner to start Game 6 of Stanley Cup final with Oilers facing elimination

FORT LAUDERDALE — Stuart Skinner is getting the call with his team’s season on the line. The Oilers goaltender will start Tuesday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers with Edmonton facing elimination in the NHL’s title series. Skinner was pulled in Game 4 after allowing three goals on 17 shots in the first period. Calvin Pickard took over and made 22 saves the rest of the in the Oilers’ 5-4 overtime victory. The vetera…

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
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