Oilers to start Stuart Skinner in net for must-win Game 6 vs. Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net tonight for a must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.

Skinner replaces goalie Calvin Pickard, who was Edmonton’s starter for Games 4 and 5.

The 25-year-old Skinner was in net for the first three games of the best-of-seven series before he was replaced in the third period of Game 3 after allowing four goals on 15 shots.

“I’m excited to get back in the net. I’m excited to get to do my job again,” Skinner said Saturday morning.

Pickard came on in relief, making his NHL playoff debut at the age of 32, and posted a 1-1 record with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage.

Skinner has a 5-3 record this post-season with a 3.22 goals-against average, a .877 save percentage and one shutout.

Vancouver leads the series 3-2 and can advance to face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final with a win tonight.

You can catch all the action on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+. Puck drop goes at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

— With files from Sportsnet Staff