Peel, known for sharing his opinions on NHL topics on social media, has struck again. With the Stanley Cup Finals possibly ending tonight if the Panthers sweep the Oilers, Peel pointed out that Edmonton hasn't been able to win partly due to Skinner's underwhelming performances.
In game three, the Oilers limited the Panthers to 19 shots on Skinner (23 according to NHL.com), but the goalie still allowed four goals, which Peel noted is not acceptable at this stage:
Peel also expressed disappointment in the Finals and questioned whether the Dallas Stars would have posed a better challenge:
Peel believes the Oilers are outmatched by Sergei Bobrovsky's hot goaltending, and Skinner can't compete at his level. When a fan argued that the Final isn't over yet, Peel simply replied:
Peel, like many fans, thinks the Panthers will win tonight and end the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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