Oilers Start Goalie Skinner in Stanley Cup Final Game 4

Stuart Skinner, the Edmonton Oilers' goaltender known as "Mr. Game 4," will start in Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers despite a difficult Game 3 where he was pulled after allowing five goals. Skinner holds an undefeated 6-0 record in Game 4 appearances, with a 1.26 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage, which influenced coach Kris Knoblauch's decision to stick with him over backup Calvin Pickard. Knoblauch has a history of making lineup changes that often pay off and believes Skinner improves as series progress, citing his strong second-half performances this season and last. While Skinner's recent series stats show some struggles, including a .860 save percentage in the current series, he has been key in past playoff runs, notably helping the Oilers rebound in earlier rounds. The Oilers made lineup adjustments for Game 4, including bringing in winger Jeff Skinner and defenseman Troy Stecher, aiming to boost their chances in this must-win situation. Overall, the team and coach remain confident in Skinner's ability to bounce back and potentially shift momentum in the series.