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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WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch and Postmedia’s Rob Wong preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. They debate which goalie should start in net for the Oilers and talk about the incredible job Bill Zito has done as GM of the Panthers.
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