He’s your ride or die”: Social media reacts to big start for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner
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In the biggest game of the season, the Edmonton Oilers went with Stuart Skinner in net over Calvin Pickard.
It was an interesting and controversial decision, causing the usual storm of commentary on social media and in the mainstream media.
Here’s how it’s played out on social media, starting with Oilers insider Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now on Friday, strongly hinting that Pickard would be replaced in net by Skinner.
I think hypothetically there’s a strong possibility we might see Stuart Skinner start tomorrow.
David Staples, Cut of Hockey
Cal Pickard was fantastic against Vancouver in Game Five. He faced 20 Grade A shots and let in just two goals. On 20 such shots you’d expect a team would score four-to-six goals. I’d go with the hot hand, stick with Pickard and worry about Game 7 if the Oilers get a win in Game 6.
Sportsnet commentator Elliotte Friedman (later that evening)
Rest up, everyone. Big one tomorrow night. Game 6 Canucks/Oilers. I’m thinking Stuart Skinner for Edmonton
Game Day morning
Daily Face-off commentator Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli
We’ll see what develops this morning, but the belief is these are the changes for #Oilers:Stuart Skinner starts Game 6.
Sporstnet Vancouver commentator Brook Ward @brookwardsports
Skinner: 12GA on 58 shots .793% in series.
.877% in 8 playoff games this season.
David Staples @dstaples
If today’s game was an election campaign, I would rally around the “Stick with Pick” side. But not an election. Just one guy has a vote. Here is hoping Coach Knoblauch nailed it. And good luck to Skinner. He has had big games before. Bring it!