Oilers Coach Reveals Process Behind Game 6 Goalie Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers face a serious conundrum entering a must-win Game 6 against the Florida Panthers, having to decide between starting Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in net.

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is hard at work trying to keep his season alive ahead of a must-win Game 6.

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch again declined to name a starting goalie for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. It has been an ongoing thing for much of the series. Knoblauch did pull the trigger on a goalie change before Game 5,

The Oilers have yet to reveal their starting goaltender for Game 6, and with elimination on the line, head coach Kris Knoblauch is keeping his cards close to his chest. When asked by reporters about whether it'd be Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in the net on Tuesday night, Knoblauch indicated no such decision had been made.

"Skinner's got a higher upside," former NHL goalie Cory Schneider said. "His best is better than Cal Pickard's."

Despite back-to-back benchings of Stuart Skinner and two strong relief appearances from Calvin Pickard, head coach Kris Knoblauch has refused to commit to a Game 5 starter in net for the Oilers, leaving the door open for both possibilities.

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Edmonton Oilers' fans and coach Kris Knoblauch were stunned by their Game 5 loss to the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. Knoblauch addressed the team's offensive struggles and expressed confidence in winning the next two games,