Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on starting goaltender for Game 6 against Florida Panthers, evaluating recent performances of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard. After a poor performance in Game 5, Pickard's replacement of Skinner reflects the need for a competent goalie during elimination. While Knoblauch defends Pickard’s previous outings, Skinner's struggles this postseason raise questions. Pickard has performed well since taking over as starter but consistency and hard choices weigh heavily on Knoblauch’s decision as the Oilers seek survival in the Stanley Cup Final.
"Ultimately, it's who we feel is in the best position to win us a game. It about who's looking really good at that moment, and then we make our decision."
"There's no fault at Calvin at all on any of those goals," he said.
"Pickard won his first seven decisions in the playoffs for Edmonton, just the fourth goalie in Stanley Cup playoff history to win at least seven straight postseason decisions after not starting his team's opening playoff game."
"Skinner took the crease back in the second round against the Vegas Golden Knights after Pickard was injured."
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