Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has rebounded in the NHL Western Conference final, leading his team to a 2-1 series lead against the Dallas Stars. After being benched in the opening round and returning due to an injury to backup Calvin Pickard, Skinner has shown strong performance, making 33 saves in a recent 6-1 victory. His ability to bounce back and play with confidence is highlighted by teammates and coach Kris Knoblauch.
Stuart Skinner rising to the occasion for Edmonton Oilers after mid-playoff reset
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has rebounded in the NHL Western Conference final, leading his team to a 2-1 series lead against the Dallas Stars. After being benched in the opening round and returning due to an injury to backup Calvin Pickard, Skinner has shown strong performance, making 33 saves in a recent 6-1 victory. His ability to bounce back and play with confidence is highlighted by teammates and coach Kris Knoblauch.
Trending- 1 2017 draft: Skinner picked 78th.
- 2 Last year's playoffs: Skinner replaced by Pickard, then helped Oilers to Game 7 of Stanley Cup final.
- 3 Opening round (current playoffs): Skinner lost net to Pickard after bad outings against Los Angeles Kings.
- 4 Second round: Pickard ripped off six straight wins, then hurt in Game 2 against Vegas Golden Knights.
- 5 Recent reset: Skinner returned to play.
- 6 Games 4 and 5 (against Vegas): Skinner blanked Vegas to close out Golden Knights.
- 7 Game 1 (against Dallas): Skinner surrendered five goals on 27 shots.
- 8 Game 2 (against Dallas): Skinner rebounded with 25-save shutout.
- 9 Sunday (Game 3 against Dallas): Oilers won 6-1, Skinner made 33 saves.
- 10 Monday: Optional practice, player updates.
- 11 Tuesday: Game 4 set for Rogers Place.
- Oilers lead 2-1 in Western Conference final
- Potential return of Mattias Ekholm and Calvin Pickard
- Connor Brown unavailable due to injury
- Roope Hintz's injury status uncertain
What: Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner's strong performance in the NHL Western Conference final, leading the Oilers to a 2-1 series lead against the Dallas Stars after a mid-playoff reset.
When: Currently (Western Conference final), Sunday (6-1 victory), Tuesday (Game 4), opening round (earlier in playoffs), last year's playoffs, 2025 playoffs.
Where: Edmonton (Alberta's capital), Rogers Place (Edmonton), press box.
Why: Skinner's ability to refocus and bounce back after tough games, and the team's need for his strong goaltending.
How: By making key saves (33 saves in Game 3, 25-save shutout in Game 2), holding the fort during opponent's strong stretches, and improving his technical game.