Oilers Face Elimination as Panthers Seek Repeat

The Edmonton Oilers face elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, as head coach Kris Knoblauch has not yet announced whether Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard will start in goal. Both Oilers goaltenders have shown inconsistency, with Pickard holding a 7-1 playoff record before struggling in Game 5 and Skinner demonstrating resilience despite recent challenges. Edmonton's star forwards, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, have been contained by Florida's defense, particularly by Aleksander Barkov, curbing their offensive effectiveness. The Oilers have notably improved their discipline by minimizing penalties that previously hurt them. To win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, Edmonton must prevail in both Game 6 and a possible Game 7. The Panthers, meanwhile, are one win away from achieving back-to-back championships, bolstered by stable lineups and strong defensive play.