Oilers Coach Reveals Process Behind Game 6 Goalie Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers face a serious conundrum entering a must-win Game 6 against the Florida Panthers, having to decide between starting Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in net.

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is hard at work trying to keep his season alive ahead of a must-win Game 6.

The Oilers have yet to reveal their starting goaltender for Game 6, and with elimination on the line, head coach Kris Knoblauch is keeping his cards close to his chest. When asked by reporters about whether it'd be Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in the net on Tuesday night, Knoblauch indicated no such decision had been made.

Oilers Coach Backs Calvin Pickard After Game 5 Loss to Panthers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the Stanley Cup on the line and the series now tilted 3-2 in the Florida Panthers ' favor, the Edmonton Oilers are facing another goaltending decision.

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Edmonton Oilers' fans and coach Kris Knoblauch were stunned by their Game 5 loss to the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. Knoblauch addressed the team's offensive struggles and expressed confidence in winning the next two games,

Despite back-to-back benchings of Stuart Skinner and two strong relief appearances from Calvin Pickard, head coach Kris Knoblauch has refused to commit to a Game 5 starter in net for the Oilers, leaving the door open for both possibilities.

Since being drafted sixth overall in 1980 by the Edmonton Oilers, Paul Coffey has made an imprint on the team's blue line, both on the ice and now behind the be