Oilers Coach Backs Calvin Pickard After Game 5 Loss to Panthers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the Stanley Cup on the line and the series now tilted 3-2 in the Florida Panthers ' favor, the Edmonton Oilers are facing another goaltending decision.

In the world of elite sports, coaches often do not get the praise they deserve. They work behind the scenes while the players get all the eyes and spotlight. Yet, Florida Panther

The Florida Panthers are now just one win away from winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals as they defeated Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5.

The Edmonton Oilers face a serious conundrum entering a must-win Game 6 against the Florida Panthers, having to decide between starting Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in net. With the Stanley Cup on the line Tuesday night, head coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday that the decision is far from simple, and far from made.

The Oilers have yet to reveal their starting goaltender for Game 6, and with elimination on the line, head coach Kris Knoblauch is keeping his cards close to his chest. When asked by reporters about whether it'd be Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in the net on Tuesday night, Knoblauch indicated no such decision had been made.

Maurice kept the Panthers even-keeled through those highs and lows until Florida had fully blossomed. "He's the same guy, the same coach," defenseman Gustav Forsling said. "Maybe even better ...

Panthers GM Bill Zito revealed there were some surprising figures who wrote off Paul Maurice soon after his hiring in 2022.

As Florida threw a blanket on the high-octane Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead in the Cup Final, Maurice's fingerprints were all over it.