The Edmonton Oilers are once again putting their hope in questionable goaltending in their quest for the 2025 Stanley Cup. The regular season starter, Stuart Skinner, struggled in the opening round, forcing the team to pivot to backup Calvin Pickard. That plan worked temporarily, but injuries forced Skinner back into the starter's crease. In three games since returning to the Oilers' net, Skinner is 2-1 with back-to-back shutouts. The sudden turnaround has made Edmonton confident about entering the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars, but should they be?
Published: 05/21/2025
Author: Break Away ON SI
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