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2 days ago
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'We just couldn't get that puck in the net': Kris Knoblauch
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says the Oilers weren't able to get any of the breaks they needed to win games in the Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers, complimenting the Panthers' goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.
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2 days ago
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Connor McDavid and the Oilers see season end with 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final loss at Florida
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) stops Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch watches the play from the bench with, from left, Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Corey Perry during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates around after the Florida Panthers score their third goal during second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates around after the Florida Panthers score their third goal during second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) stops Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch watches the play from the bench with, from left, Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Corey Perry during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates around after the Florida Panthers score their third goal during second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Rats, foiled again. Too many slow starts, not enough offense and spotty goaltending left Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers glumly exiting the ice for a second straight June to make way for another Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration. Advertisement A year after a 2-1 loss at Florida in Game 7, the Oilers season came to an end following a 5-1 loss in Game 6 at Florida on Tuesday — with Panthers fans kicking off their toy-rat-tossing festivities with 6:34 left when Sam Reinhart completed his hat trick with his first of two empty-net goals. Edmonton became the third team in the NHL's post-expansion era to lose consecutive Cup Final series appearances. The Oilers joined Boston, which lost to Montreal in both 1977 and '78, and St. Louis, which lost three straight appearances from 1968-70. Edmonton's loss also extended Canada's Cup drought to 32 years. Canadian-based teams are now 0-7 in the final since Montreal won the Cup, beating the Wayne Gretzky-led Los Angeles Kings in five games in 1993. The Oilers were eventually overwhelmed in a series they opened with a 4-3 overtime win in becoming just the 11th of 63 teams to lose the Cup when opening a final with a win at home. Advertisement Slow starts were again an issue on a day Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl opened by saying: 'You still haven't seen our best. We have to get to our game quicker.' Despite out-shooting Florida 10-9 through the first period, Edmonton trailed 2-0. The Oilers were outscored by a combined margin of 13-4 in the opening period this series, with Florida scoring 10 straight since the midway point of the opening period of Game 2. Sam Reinhart's opening goal 4:36 in came on Florida's first shot on net, and after Edmonton's Evan Bouchard wasn't able to control a pass into his mid-section at the Oilers blue line. Reinhart pounced on the loose puck, drove to the net and snapped a shot inside the right post while falling. Skinner got the start after sitting out Game 5, but had little help in front of him in allowing three goals on 23 shots. He finished the series allowing 16 goals on 105 shots in five starts, and looked little like the goalie who entered the final on a 6-1 roll in which he allowed 10 combined goals, with three shutouts. Advertisement Secondary scoring was an issue for an Edmonton team playing without Zach Hyman (broken wrist), who had 16 goals and six assists during last year's playoff run. The Oilers proved over-reliant on Draisaitl and Corey Perry to carry the scoring load. The pair combined to score seven of Edmonton's 17 goals in the series, with Connor McDavid providing a goal and six assists while being swarmed throughout by the relentless Panthers. The Oilers' Cup final record dropped to 5-4, with the team losing its past three appearances — last year and a seven-game series loss to Carolina in 2006. Edmonton last won in 1990, when the Mark Messier-led team won a five-game series over Boston. ___ AP NHL:
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3 days ago
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Oilers not committing to starting goalie for Game 6 vs. Panthers
The post Oilers not committing to starting goalie for Game 6 vs. Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Edmonton Oilers are officially on the ropes after a disastrous performance in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Despite playing in front of their home crowd, the Oilers were never in the game as the Panthers raced to a 5-2 victory to move within one win of a repeat. Advertisement Before the game, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch made a shocking change to the Edmonton lineup, inserting Calvin Pickard back in goal in place of Stuart Skinner. Pickard had a strong finish to Game 4 after coming in for Skinner in relief, but Game 5 did not go his way. Pickard allowed four goals on just 18 shots on Saturday night, making 14 saves in the process. He was pulled for an extra skater with about five minutes to go, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. After the game, Knoblauch would not commit to a starter for Tuesday's do-or-die Game 6 in Florida, via Gerry Moddejonge of 'That's a conversation with the staff, obviously our goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz, but with all the assistants and general manager to kind of weigh in with how everyone feels and what's best moving forward,' Knoblauch said. 'And it's not an easy decision.' Advertisement Statistically, there isn't much between Skinner and Pickard this postseason. Both are hovering right around an 89% save percentage and are giving up just a shade under three goals per game, so the stats make it hard to differentiate between the two. Skinner has had the higher highs in these playoffs, with three shutout performances. However, it's hard to argue with Pickard's 7-1 record, so Knoblauch and his staff have some tough decisions to make before Game 6. Regardless, the Oilers are still just two wins away from getting revenge on the Panthers and lifting the Stanley Cup. However, their margin for error is now completely gone, and they have to find a way to flip the script as the Panthers have been in control for a majority of the five games so far. Whether changing goaltenders or not helps that remains to be seen, but it will be an uphill climb for the Oilers regardless if they want to come back. Related: How Panthers' Brad Marchand had Oilers star 'feeling s****y' Related: Panthers' Sam Bennett reveals key to Game 5 masterpiece vs. Oilers
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3 days ago
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NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 6 live updates: Panthers look to send Oilers, Connor McDavid home to close out championship series
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will meet once again Tuesday evening, with everything on the line heading into Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final — a potential elimination game. With a victory Tuesday night, the Panthers would clinch their second consecutive Stanley Cup win after securing the franchise's first last year. After the Oilers tied up the series 2-2 in Game 4, the Panthers clapped back with a dominant 5-2 win in Game 5. Left wing Brad Marchand was the hero of the matchup, managing two goals in just 13:55. He leads both teams with six total goals in this Final series, while tying teammate Anton Lundell with a plus-minus of 18 through the playoffs to lead all players. Advertisement With everything on the line tonight, the Oilers are making a change, opting to re-insert veteran goaltender Stuart Skinner back into the starting lineup. After starting 50 games for Edmonton in the regular season (and the first four of the series), Skinner was benched in favor of backup Calvin Pickard, who allowed four goals on 18 shot attempts in his Game 5 start. Of the switch, coach Kris Knoblauch noted, 'Stu has been in a lot of high-pressure games and has played really well. You look at the amount of elimination games he's played, there was six last year, and every single (elimination) game he's played in were really solid, if not spectacular performances. We've got a lot of confidence in him.' Advertisement The Panthers are moneyline favorites in this contest, with odds at -155 to the Oilers at +130. If necessary, Game 7 will take place Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. ET from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. How to watch Oilers-Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final Date: Tuesday, June 17 Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Amerant Bank Arena | Sunrise, Florida TV: TNT Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more from Oilers vs. Panthers in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final:
USA Today
3 days ago
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Panthers vs. Oilers live updates: Time, TV, odds for Stanley Cup Final Game 6
Panthers vs. Oilers live updates: Time, TV, odds for Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Show Caption Hide Caption Jets' Hellebuyck becomes fourth goalie to win MVP Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck became the fourth goalie since 1967 to receive the Hart Trophy and be named the NHL's MVP for the 2024/25 season. unbranded - Sport The Florida Panthers, who needed 30 years to win their first Stanley Cup championship, can become the ninth NHL team with back-to-back titles. All they need is a home victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Tuesday, June 17. The Panthers took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final with a defensive masterpiece in Game 5. "The most important thing is to stick with our game," Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said. "You don't need to change anything. ... That's been our whole mindset the whole playoffs. The next game, you have be better than the previous game." The Panthers are 3-2 this postseason when they have a chance to close out a series. In last year's final, the Panthers gave up a 3-0 series lead before winning in Game 7. The Oilers are counting on their resilience as they try to force a seventh game, which would be on Friday, June 20, in Edmonton, Alberta. "For some reason when their backs are against up the wall and they've hit rock bottom and they're facing elimination … they play their best and they don't panic," Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said. Stuart Skinner will be back in the Oilers net for Game 6 after Calvin Pickard had played in Game 5. Here's what to know about Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, including how to watch: Game 6 preview: What Panthers, Oilers need to do to win When is Stanley Cup Final Game 6? Panthers vs. Oilers game time The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will face off Tuesday, June 17, at 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. What TV channel is Panthers vs. Oilers Game 6 on? TNT and truTV are broadcasting Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final. Kenny Albert will provide play-by-play, while Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Darren Pang and Jackie Redmond will provide analysis and reporting. Stream the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Sling How to watch Panthers vs. Oilers Game 6 Date: Tuersday, June 17 Tuersday, June 17 Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET TV: TNT, truTV TNT, truTV Streaming: Max, Sling TV In addition to Stuart Skinner returning to the net, defenseman John Klingberg is back in the lineup after missing two games. Troy Stecher will come out. Forward Kasperi Kapanen will return after sitting out Game 5, with Viktor Arvidsson coming out. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is giving Stuart Skinner the start in Game 6 with the season on the line after having Calvin Pickard start the previous game. "Stu's been in a lot of high-pressure games. He's played really well," Knoblauch said. "You look at the amount of elimination games he's played -- I think there's six last year -- and every single game that he played in were really solid if not spectacular performances." Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the morning skate, but the Oilers are expecting that he will play. Repeat Game 5 performance: The Panthers put on a defensive gem in Game 5, holding the high-flying Oilers to three shots in the first period and 21 shots overall. The Oilers didn't score in the 5-2 Panthers win until the third period when they were down 3-0. Get the early lead: They've outscored the Oilers 7-0 in the first period over the last three games. It didn't help them in Game 4 as Edmonton staged a major rally. But it's easier for the Panthers to play their style when they have the lead. Take advantage of the last line change: The Panthers are best when rolling lines. But they should try to get center Aleksander Barkov and defenseman Gustav Forsling out against Connor McDavid when possible, especially when the Oilers use McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together. Panthers lead seies 3-2 All times Eastern; (x-if necessary) All odds via BetMGM (as of Tuesday, June 17, 3 p.m. ET) Spread: Panthers by 1.5 Panthers by 1.5 Moneyline: Panthers -160; Oilers +135 Panthers -160; Oilers +135 Over/Under: 6.5 Oilers +280 Panthers -350 The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
