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The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars meet in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday at American Airlines Center.
Despite facing criticism this season, Stuart Skinner's popularity soared after a heartwarming video from Game 4 against the Dallas Stars went viral. Fans expressed their support for Skinner, whose enthusiasm was evident in the loud arena.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Finals after a 4-1 series win vs. the Dallas Stars.
Comparing the Edmonton Oilers to the Florida Panthers, how the Dallas Stars have to feel about trying to solve goalie Stuart Skinner, the pros and cons of the Carolina Hurricanes and a big win for USA Hockey are topics on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP.
The Dallas Stars went nearly 100 minutes without scoring on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner from Games 1 through 3 of the Western Conference final.
Mattias Ekholm isn't ready to return to the lineup, but Calvin Pickard will back up Stuart Skinner for the Oilers in Game 4 vs. the Stars.
Skinner made 20 saves in the second period alone, barring the door Dallas was trying to kick in after falling behind 2-0. Stars forward Jason Robertson tipped in a shot from Lian Bichsel at 15:35 to cut it to 2-1, but that was the only goal Dallas would score in the game.