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As Oilers turn Stanley Cup Final around, Stuart Skinner steps up when it matters most

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Skinner has been the better netminder the last two outings in the Stanley Cup Final against Sergei Bobrovsky.

goaltender had been pulled after surrendering four goals on just 15 shots as part of a 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 3 of the teams’ second-round playoff series.

“It pissed me off, first and foremost,” Skinner said of getting benched against Vancouver. “It really sucked, … pushed me to find my game and do absolutely everything I can, no matter what happens, to fight my way and give my team a chance to win.” Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner deflects a shot on goal during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.His save percentage since getting his net back stands at .912 over 13 starts, including stopping a combined 72-of-76 shots in three straight victories after Edmonton fell behind Dallas 2-1 last round.

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