Oilers Stave Off Elimination, Oilers Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final 2022

Connor McDavid Shines, Skinner Stands Tall, Oilers Force Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers once again displayed their resilience in the fifth game of the Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Tuesday night. The Oilers, facing elimination, put together a complete performance to force Game 6 back to Edmonton.

McDavid's Dominance Continues

Connor McDavid continued his impressive playoff run with another four-point performance. The Oilers' captain scored two goals and added two assists, pushing his playoff point total to 24. McDavid's ability to create scoring chances and drive the offense has been a major factor in Edmonton's success in the playoffs.

Skinner Impresses Between the Pipes

Stuart Skinner, making his first start in the Stanley Cup Final, made several key saves to keep the Oilers in the game. The rookie goaltender stopped 29 of the 32 shots he faced, including several high-danger chances. Skinner's performance was a huge boost for the Oilers, who had struggled with goaltending consistency throughout the playoffs.

Game 6 Preview

The Oilers and Panthers will return to Edmonton for Game 6 on Thursday night. Edmonton will be looking to close out the series at home, while Florida will be desperate to extend the series to Game 7. The Oilers will be counting on another big performance from McDavid and Skinner, while the Panthers will need to find a way to slow down Edmonton's top line.