Stuart Skinner is shifting perspectives on goalie changes
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The Edmonton Oilers are coming off an epic 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and goaltender Stuart Skinner has been stringing together some impressive performances.
Last night, the Edmonton Oilers played a playoff style game that had all the elements of a great victory.
From the initial puck-drop the Edmonton Oilers played a full 60 minutes, and the team's superstars rose to the occasion.
Although the Edmonton Oilers pulled off the crucial victory, you would be remiss not to tip your cap to Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner for his rock solid performance between the pipes.
The Edmonton Oilers might not need to trade for a goaltender
The Stuart Skinner critics have been very quiet lately. The Oilers netminder had another excellent outing, as he stopped 21 of 22 shots for a sparkling .955 save percentage (SV%).
-The Hockey Writer
-The Hockey Writer
After a miserable start to the season, the 26-year-old is slowly creeping back up to the .900 SV% mark, as he currently sits with a .895 SV% on the campaign. Skinner has been excellent in his last five starts, posting above a .935 SV% in all of them.
-The Hockey Writers
-The Hockey Writers
The Edmonton Oilers are facing murderers row the next 4 games. With tough opponents like the Minnesota Wild, Las Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, and the Boston Bruins, fans will get to see what the Oilers are truly made of.
Despite the tough road ahead, Oilers fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing their goaltender is playing playoff quality hockey.
Do you think the Edmonton Oilers still need to trade for a goaltender? Answer our Oilers Central poll to have your say!
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 11 | 193 ANSWERS Stuart Skinner is shifting perspectives on goalie changes Do you still think Stuart Skinner should be traded? | ||
| Yes | 29 | 15 % |
| No | 164 | 85 % |
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