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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Oilers News & Rumours: Ekholm Return, Bouchard Bounce Back, Stuart Skinner’s Future & More
The Edmonton Oilers picked up a victory on Sunday (Apr. 27) in dramatic fashion and were able to tie their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings at two.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
NHL Rumors: Stuart Skinner, Korpisalo Trade Request, Blue Jackets Updates & More
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers could look to put Stuart Skinner back between the pipes for their next game against the Los Angeles Kings as they look to tie the series.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 26
Should Oilers Start Pickard or Skinner in Game 4 Against Kings?
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch faced a challenging decision on Friday (April 25) about who to start between the pipes for Game 3 of Edmonton’s first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 26
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Did Canadiens swing series on Capitals?
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Friday night with three pivotal games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
All six teams have something to prove in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs turn seven days old on Friday, and with each passing game, the stakes only get higher.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
Oilers’ Playoff Goalie Deployment Indicates Future Plans
It hasn’t been the start to the playoffs the Oilers imagined for themselves. Back-to-back losses on the road in Los Angeles while surrendering six goals in each game is not ideal.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25
Oilers making huge lineup change for Game 3 vs. Kings
The Edmonton Oilers are turning to their backup. After Stuart Skinner allowed 11 goals on 58 shots in Games 1 and 2 of the team’s first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena — both losses — Calvin Pickard will get the nod for Game 3 on home ice.
Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / April 25
Oilers Turn to Backup Goalie For Game 3
The Edmonton Oilers are making a switch in net for Game 3 of their opening-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. After the Kings took the first two games, the Oilers are turning to backup netminder Calvin Pickard for their first home postseason contest.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Knee-jerk reactions to first week of NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs
As we move into Games 3 and 4, let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the first week of the NHL playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25
Will the Oilers Move on From Stuart Skinner This Offseason?
It’s starting to feel like the end of the line for Stuart Skinner in Edmonton. After another disastrous playoff outing in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings, where he allowed five goals on 27 shots, Skinner has posted an abysmal .810 save percentage and let in 11 goals through two games.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 25
The Edmonton Oilers have missed countless opportunities to improve goaltending
It’s no secret that Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been less than perfect to start the postseason. How less than perfect, you may ask? Let’s start with a graphic.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
Stuart Skinner May Have Made His Final Start in an Oilers Jersey
Wednesday night marked yet another ugly start for Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. The 26-year-old has never been a beacon of consistency, though he really struggled to close out the 2024-25 season, putting into serious doubt what type of goaltending he’d be able to provide for a team that is in another Stanley Cup or bust year.
Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / April 24
Analysts Call on Edmonton Oilers to Make Emergency Goalie Change for Game 3
It has been a disastrous playoff start for Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, prompting several analysts to urge the team to make an emergency change for Game 3.
Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / April 24
Same Problems Continue to Plague Oilers in Playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers' first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings is going in a very different direction than their previous matchups, and not in a favorable one for them.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 22
Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in Game 2 against the Kings?
It’s safe to say Game 1 hasn’t made fans in Edmonton more comfortable about the team’s goaltending situation. The Oilers fell by a score of 6-5 to the Los Angeles Kings, with Stuart Skinner allowing six goals on 30 shots for a .800 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 22
Social media reacts to rollercoaster Game 1 between Oilers and Kings
Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings resulted in a 6-5 win for the home team and fans had a field day on social media venting their frustrations with the team’s performance early in the game.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Oilers’ Stuart Skinner under fire after dreadful Game 1 ruins Connor McDavid’s heroics
The Edmonton Oilers were oh-so-close to making an incredible comeback in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
The Oilers made their bed by not addressing obvious deficiencies in goal
Did you expect anything different, Edmonton Oilers? You’ve been tall enough to ride this rollercoaster for years now. You know what Stuart Skinner is. And that means understanding you can’t predict what he’ll do on any given shot, in any given minute, period, game, week, month or year.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 21
Edmonton Oilers Officially Make Surprising Choice for Game 1 Starting Goalie
The Edmonton Oilers are in for a fight against the LA Kings, and now they've made a shock move ahead of game one, sticking with Stuart Skinner in net.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 18
Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard: Who has the best chance to start Game 1
Playoff time is upon us, and it’s time to take a look at which Edmonton Oilers goalie could get the start in Game 1, and why they deserve it. Today, I’ll be making a case for both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard and sharing some insight behind my reasoning.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 18
Mitch Marner, Connor Hellebuyck among players under most pressure in playoffs
Whether it is fair or not, reputations for players are mostly built on what they do in the playoffs. A great regular season performance can be completely forgotten if it is followed up by a dud in the postseason, especially if there is an expectation for a championship or if there have been playoff shortcomings in the past.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 17
We’re lucky to have Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner shutout, and countdown to Oilers vs. Kings Round 4
The Edmonton Oilers were in San Jose on Wednesday night to square off against the Sharks in their final game of the regular season. After countless ups and downs throughout the year, the 2024-25 campaign ended on a high note with the Oilers defeating the Sharks by a 3-0 final score.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Oilers need Stuart Skinner to step up during the playoffs
With just a few days between now and the opening day of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, many in Northern Alberta are wondering what their team will do between the pipes for Game 1.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Oilers star set to return following injury absence amid playoff push
The Oilers are on the cusp of punching their ticket to the postseason, a feat that will mark six straight years in which the club has participated in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 7
Oilers’ Stuart Skinner returns to practice, could play for the Oilers this week
Some good news might be on the horizon for the injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers as they approach the playoffs. Goaltender Stuart Skinner skated on Monday morning in full gear back in Edmonton and is reportedly “feeling good” after taking shots from Mattias Ekholm and Evander Kane.
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