By Canadian Press

Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard as Oilers’ starter for Game 3

May 10, 2025 | 10:41 AM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers switched goaltenders for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights with Stuart Skinner replacing Calvin Pickard.

Pickard, who took over as Edmonton’s starter during a first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, was said to be day-to-day by Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Pickard was stellar in Edmonton’s 5-4 overtime win in Game 2 in with 28 saves, but appeared uncomfortable in the third period and was seen shaking out his left leg.

Pickard replaced regular-season starter Skinner when the Oilers trailed the Kings 2-0 in the first round.

The Oilers won six in a row with Pickard in net and took a 2-0 series lead home from Las Vegas to Rogers Place.

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Skinner is 19-17 all-time in career playoff games with the Oilers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2025.

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