Just like it in the Cup Final a year ago, Edmonton trails Florida 3-2 in the best-of-7 series, although the manner of getting to Game 6 and the venue has changed. Last season, the Oilers lost the first three games, then won the next three to force a Game 7, a 2-1 loss in Florida.

"Skinner's got a higher upside," former NHL goalie Cory Schneider said. "His best is better than Cal Pickard's."

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This year, McDavid (seven goals, 26 assists) and teammate Leon Draisaitl (11 goals, 22 assists) are tied for the playoff scoring lead with 33 points apiece. Draisaitl leads the Oilers with eight points (four goals, four assists) in the Cup Final. McDavid is right behind with seven points (one goal, six assists).

Before the Edmonton Oilers face potential elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, head coach Kris Knoblauch wants more time to decide on a starting goaltender.

Connor McDavid and the Oilers need to win two straight elimination games against the Panthers to avoid becoming repeat Stanley Cup runners-ups.

Coach Kris Knoblauch thinks it has been a bit of an unfortunate final for Connor McDavid given the amount of scoring chances that just haven’t gone in.

Through the first three rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers got rave reviews for the strong outlet passes from defence to forwards. The fast break outlets, after effective retrievals,

Peterka plays the right game and has the offensive skill to be an ideal candidate for the Oilers to target. It probably doesn’t hurt to have countryman Leon Draisaitl on the team either – the center he would most likely play with. There is plenty of time for something to happen before this metaphorical sun goes down.