Skinner gave up three goals on the first seven shots he faced in Wednesday’s Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings
Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach.Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles KingsThe Western Conference first round series is tied 1-1, but Skinner has a wobbly .857 save percentage through the first two games.
Behind Skinner is Calvin Pickard, who posted a .909 save percentage and 2.45 goals-against average in 23 starts this season. But playing a goalie who started the season in the American Hockey League would be a gutsy call in the playoffs. But, in Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to Los Angeles, Skinner posted just 21 saves on 26 shots. Kopitar roofed the game-winning shot over Skinner’s shoulder.
There were some mitigating factors. The winning goal came on a breakaway. The second goal of the game saw Adrian Kempe bat the puck out of the air while streaking towards the net. The third goal, a breakaway from Drew Doughty, came after the Kings’ defenceman lost control of the puck, but it slid through Skinner’s legs. The Kings’ fourth goal came on a screen.“He made a good shot, but I think I can make that stop,” he said. The second goal was an odd bounce off two guys.
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