Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers and Calvin Pickard
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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,
The Edmonton Oilers are tinkering with their lineup ahead of a do-or-die Game 6 against the Florida Panthers.
On that first goal from the face-off at center, Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse was caught sleeping. Marchand jumped the face-off to get the puck and then he made a move to the outside and then came inside, but Nurse didn't move his feet until he was already over in the middle of the ice.
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.
"Skinner's got a higher upside," former NHL goalie Cory Schneider said. "His best is better than Cal Pickard's."
The Edmonton Oilers have their backs against the wall again. They'll need to win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., to avoid watching the Florida Panthers celebrate a championship on their home ice for a second consecutive year.
Florida can clinch its second consecutive Stanley Cup title with a home victory in Game 6 on Tuesday, June 17. Game 7, if necessary, would be Friday, June 20, in Edmonton.From NFL plays to college sports scores,