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Kris Knoblauch Drops Major Game 4 News on Lineup Shake-Up, Starting Goalie, and RNH's Status

Originally posted on Hockey Latest | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 11:32 AM ET

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch provided an early morning update on several topics today, regarding a lineup shake-up, the Game 4 goaltending, and RNH's health.

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday he's weighing a lineup change for Game 4 against the Florida Panthers, but wouldn't specify who.

He also refused to name a starting goalie and confirmed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains a game-time decision after playing Game 3 with the same status.

TSN's Ryan Rishaug tweeted that Stuart Skinner worked in the starter's net at practice on Tuesday, which could hint that he may start the game.

The Oilers now have Wednesday off as they prepare for a pivotal Game 4 on Thursday, where they'll attempt to avoid a 3-1 series deficit before returning to Edmonton for Game 5.

Skinner, yanked by coach Knoblauch in Monday's 6-1 defeat after allowing five goals on 23 shots, had a .783 save percentage, his worst of the playoffs. Backup Calvin Pickard allowed one goal on eight shots in his first appearance since May 8.

Pickard has a perfect 6-0 record in this year's playoffs

Skinner, 26, is 7-6 this postseason with a .894 save percentage and 2.84 goals-against average. Pickard, 33, is 6-0 with a .888 save percentage and 2.87 GAA.

The Oilers had lines and pairings from Tuesday's practice, except for Nugent-Hopkins, who wasn't practicing. Jeff Skinner took his place for line rushes.

Nugent-Hopkins, 32, has five goals and 18 points in 19 playoff games after scoring 20 goals and 49 points in the regular season. Jeff Skinner has two points (1G, 1A) in two playoff games.

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