The Edmonton Oilers go back to former Swift Current Broncos goaltender Stuart Skinner tonight as their season is on the line.
Skinner gets the start in net for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, as Edmonton must win to force a game 7.
"Stu's been in a lot of high-pressure games," said Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblach. "He's played really well. You look at the amount of elimination games he has played, I think it was six last year, and every single game he played in were really solid, if not spectacular performances. Season on the line, we have a lot of confidence in him."
Skinner has a 4-1 record in five appearances in a Game 6 over his career. He owns a 2.36 goals against average and 0.916 save percentage in those games.
“It's huge," Skinner said. "I have a good feeling coming into tonight. I definitely know that I have the confidence of my teammates and coaching staff. I think there's a lot of belief still.”
Skinner also won the 2018 WHL Championship for the Swift Current Broncos with a Game 6 shutout against the Everett Silvertips.
The Oilers also return John Klingberg and Kasperi Kapanen to their lineup ahead of the must-win game.
A win for the Panthers would secure their second consecutive Stanley Cup.