Oilers Face Goalie Decision in Must-Win Stanley Cup Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers face a critical decision on who will start as goalie for Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, with the series currently 3-2 in Florida's favor. Both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have struggled in the playoffs, posting save percentages below .900, and coach Kris Knoblauch has not yet revealed which goalie will start, emphasizing confidence in either to win the elimination game. Skinner, who started the first four games, has a 7-6 record with a 2.99 GAA and .891 save percentage, while Pickard, who was chosen for Game 5 and suffered his first playoff loss, holds a 7-1 record with a 2.85 GAA and .886 save percentage. Knoblauch and his staff are weighing the options carefully, acknowledging the difficulty of the decision and the need for more goal support to alleviate pressure on the goalies. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers rely heavily on Sergei Bobrovsky, whose consistent and elite goaltending has been a key factor in their dominance, stopping 165 of 181 shots with a .912 save percentage in the Finals. The Oilers must secure a victory in Game 6 on the road to force a decisive Game 7 back home, with the goaltending choice a pivotal factor in their hopes of avoiding consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses to Florida.