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The Edmonton Oilers Have a Stuart Skinner Problem

The Edmonton Oilers are trailing in their series with the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 after losing Game 3 by a score of 4-3. What is becoming evident is that Stuart Skinner is not the goaltender who can lead the Oilers to a Stanley Cup.

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G9+ Game Notes: The Oilers forward group needs to wake up 5×5

The Edmonton Oilers 5×5 offence needs to make an appearance in the series starting tonight. They’ve scored five goals at 5×5 through the first three games, and the forwards have only scored two.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Calvin Pickard Expected to Start for Oilers in Game 4

As per a report by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, goaltender Calvin Pickard is expected to start for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4. The Oilers are looking to tie their series with the Vancouver Canucks up at two games and after Stuart Skinner struggled in Game 3, allowing four goals on 15 shots, Edmonton will go with a playoff rookie.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / 51 minutes ago

Oilers reportedly starting Calvin Pickard in Game 4 against Canucks

It becomes the battle of the third-string goaltenders. After three shaky games against the Canucks in which Stuart Skinner posted a .793 save percentage, he is set to be replaced in net by backup netminder Calvin Pickard for Game 4, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Sources: Oilers plan to start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 4 vs. Canucks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are expected to tap Calvin Pickard to make his first career Stanley Cup playoff start in Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Tuesday night, sources tell Daily Faceoff.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 2 minutes ago

NHL bets: Two plus-money point props for tonight's action

Tonight is the perfect type of night to trust in the two home teams and their explosive offenses to deliver us some winning props.

Panthers host Bruins in Game 5 on brink of advancing

NHL odds, preview, prediction: Bruins vs. Panthers Game 5 for Tue. 5/14

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Are the Oilers brave enough to make a change in net?

It’s not a stretch to say that the Edmonton Oilers have outplayed the Vancouver Canucks in every facet in this second-round playoff series. Well, except for one, that is.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Oilers need bigger contributions from key forwards in Game 4 against the Canucks

One of the biggest concerns for the Edmonton Oilers in their second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks is their goaltending. Three or four more big stops from Stuart Skinner over the last three games could’ve meant a different outcome in the series so far.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Oilers seek more from goalie, depth scoring in Game 4 vs. Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers only trail their Western Conference semifinal series 2-1 heading into Tuesday's home clash against the Vancouver Canucks. Yet the Oilers are staring at two big, age-old questions about their team -- goaltending and depth -- as they feel the pressure to pull even before the series gets out of hand.

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / 14 hours ago

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner apologizes for Game 3 performance: ‘The emotions caught up with me’

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was apologetic and reflective in his media availability on Monday morning in the home dressing room at Rogers Place.

Mattias Ekholm News / NHL Trade Talk / 13 hours ago

4 in a Row?: Ekholm’s Offensive Contributions Crucial for Oilers

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm has made quite the splash in round two. In all three games of the series, Ekholm has found a way to put the puck in the back of the net.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 23 minutes ago

Canucks’ Soucy has been suspended one game for his cross-check on Oilers’ McDavid

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has handed out a one-game suspension to Carson Soucy for his cross-check on Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3. This comes roughly six hours after the department stated they would have a phone hearing for the aforementioned play.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended for Game 4

After announcing a player safety hearing for Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy on Monday morning, the NHL was swift with its decision.

Arturs Silovs' 42 saves lead Canucks past Oilers in Game 3

Oilers star seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' performance in Game 3

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 24 minutes ago

Leon Draisaitl seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' Game 3

Oilers star seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' performance in Game 3

A goaltender making more than 40 saves in winning a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is quite a feat, but Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has a different take on the performance of Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs on Sunday night.

Arturs Silovs' 42 saves lead Canucks past Oilers in Game 3

Canucks' Soucy to have hearing for cross-check; Zadorov fined

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NHL News / Oilersnation / 4 minutes ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Game 3: A Tactical Review

Live by the nuclear option, die by the nuclear option. Coaches may come and go, but Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl playing together in the playoffs stands the test of time.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

McDavid With Shocking Update On Injury From Cross-Check to Face

Connor McDavid said, “I feel great,” when asked by media on Monday how he’s feeling after taking a cross-check to the back and the face at the end of Game 3 versus the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 16 hours ago

Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Draisaitl, Skinner, Pickard

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid took a nasty cross-check to the face on Sunday night and Carson Soucy is likely to receive a suspension because of it.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Loss in Game 5 to Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers are now trailing in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs series after losing Game 3 to the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 at Rogers Place on Sunday (May 12).

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / 22 hours ago

Oilers’ Stanley Cup hopes are swirling with Stuart Skinner cracking under pressure

EDMONTON — That sound you hear? That’s the Edmonton Oilers’ season swirling in the bowl with Stuart Skinner jiggling the toilet handle. The Oilers are swimming in you-know-what in the deep end of that pool now after Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, and the problem is, there doesn’t seem to be a life raft in sight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Arturs Silovs' 42 saves lead Canucks past Oilers in Game 3

Goaltending has become the story of the Western Conference second-round playoff series between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

Panthers come from behind to take Game 4 vs. Bruins

Watch: Late-period goal helps Panthers gain momentum heading into third vs. Bruins

Watch: Sam Bennett scores controversial goal vs. Bruins

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Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / 2 minutes ago

The Top Line of the Edmonton Oilers Shows the Team’s Roster Depth

As the Edmonton Oilers roster prepares for their first home game of round two of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, they have a decision on their top line.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10