How Stuart Skinner has been able to bounce back and lead the Edmonton Oilers

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Skinner’s resurgence in the playoffs has helped the Oilers get into the Final.

Credit: Dec 8, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner waits for play to start against the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

When the Oilers fell behind the Vancouver Canucks, 2-1, in the Pacific Division Final, Stuart Skinner was replaced by Calvin Pickard after some poor play. However, Skinner got back in net for Game 6, and helped Edmonton win the series. The former Swift Current Bronco then outdueled Dallas Stars netminder Jake Oettinger in the Western Conference Final, helping Edmonton advance to the Final for the first time since 2006.

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