Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been a steadying presence for his team trying to come back in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Skinner stopped 61 of the 65 shots he faced in Games 4 and 5 after he and the Oilers were pushed to the brink, falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner deflects a shot on goal during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner skates during practice in Edmonton on Thursday June 20, 2024. The Edmonton Oilers take on the Florida Panthers in game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup final on Friday.
Skinner’s resurgence is just the latest example of the 25-year-old responding to adversity, including a turnover of his in Game 3 that contributed to a third consecutive loss. He is 8-5 with a 2.13 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage since returning to the net from being benched during the second round.McDavid magic has kept the Stanley Cup Final going.
“It’s what you do when things kind of come your way, and whether it’s good or whether it’s bad, it’s all about how you respond. And I think for myself, it’s just trying to give this team a chance to win every night.”
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