Edmonton Oilers potentially shifting away from Stuart Skinner for game 4
After game 3's tough loss to the Florida Panthers and facing elimination, there is belief that the Edmonton Oilers might bench goaltender Stuart Skinner for their must-win Game 4.
Goaltending has been the main story of the Stanley Cup Finals. Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky is having one of the best performances in Stanley Cup history.
.984 � Sergei Bobrovsky (2024)
.974 � Patrick Roy (1996)
.972 � Rogie Vachon (1969)
.971 � Johnny Bower (1967)
.967 � Tim Thomas (2011)
So far, it's the best performance in NHL history.
While Bobrovsky excels, the Oilers' top five goal scorers this season have yet to score in the series.
With the offense struggling, the Oilers have needed strong goaltending, but Skinner hasn't delivered.
Peel, known for his candid opinions in the hockey world, shared his thoughts on his X (formerly Twitter) account:
Edmonton Oilers on the verge of benching Stuart Skinner after poor playStuart Skinner has not lived up to expectations, and his playoff performance has been below average.
� 0-3 record
� 59/68 saves
� .868 sv%
� 2.16 more goals allowed than expected
Is this who Edmonton runs it back with next year?
Last night was particularly rough as Skinner let in some tough goals from the Panthers.
Nothing has gone right for the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals, and they need to shift the momentum. A goaltender change to backup Calvin Pickard might be necessary.
As Game 4 approaches, we will monitor this situation to see if the Oilers make the switch.
Source: markerzoneEdmonton Oilers may be on the verge of benching Stuart Skinner
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