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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Oilers 'Inquired' About $66 Million Goalie Before Trade Deadline
Oilers 'Inquired' About $66 Million Goalie Before Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year, earning their rematch with the Florida Panthers following a 6-3 Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals. Advertisement The victory capped a dominant 12-2 stretch for the Oilers, who enter the rematch against Florida with momentum, the experience of last year's loss, and a goaltender playing the best hockey of his postseason career. Stuart Skinner has steadied Edmonton's net after early playoff struggles, taking over Calvin Pickard once the latter went down injured, and recording three shutouts with a .904 save percentage in 10 postseason appearances. Skinner's rise, however, came after a season filled with scrutiny, one that nearly led the Oilers to make a major change in goal, according to NHL insider David Pagnotta. Pagnotta reported that Edmonton explored a potential trade for Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman earlier this year, even after the netminder signed a long-term extension with Boston. Advertisement "Edmonton inquired about Jeremy Swayman this season, well after he signed his deal with Boston," Pagnotta wrote. "But with how much Stuart Skinner gets criticized, Stu seems to be doing fine in net for the Oilers." Swayman signed an eight-year, $66 million contract right before the start of the season and finished the year with a .892 save percentage, allowing 3.11 goals-against on average in 58 games. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) reacts against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Miron-Imagn Images Despite a down year in Boston compared to his prior level of play, Swayman's resume and playoff experience drew league-wide interest, including from Edmonton. The Oilers' decision to stick with Skinner ultimately paid off for the Canadian franchise, as Edmonton is positioned to challenge for its first Stanley Cup since 1990. Advertisement Game 1 of the finals is set for puck-drop at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. ET. Related: NHL Insider Adds Fuel to Connor McDavid-Maple Leafs Speculation Related: Matthew Tkachuk Sends Clear Message About Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stars vs. Oilers highlights: Edmonton takes 3-1 lead in West finals
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars, 4-1, on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals. Advertisement Dallas had a strong first period, outshooting the Oilers 16-10, but the Stars couldn't get a shot past Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner and found themselves down 1-0 thanks to a Leon Draisaitl power-play goal. From there, the Oilers started to put the clamps on. The second period was much more even, with the Oilers putting up 10 shots to the Stars' nine. Dallas tied the game at 6:57 of the second on a Jason Robertson power-play goal but the Oilers got another power-play goal a little over two minutes later to take the lead for good. That 2-1 lead held up because Edmonton put on a defensive masterclass in the third period. Advertisement The Oilers held the Stars to just four shots while putting up 13 themselves in the final frame. Edmonton couldn't beat Jake Oettinger (30 saves) again, but it finally sealed the game with two empty-net tallies. Skinner stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced. Game 5 is Thursday night in Dallas (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). 'They're going to be desperate, we know that, but we got to obviously match that," Draisaitl told ESPN, looking ahead to Game 5. Stars vs. Oilers highlights Final: Oilers 4, Stars 1 Another empty-net goal for the Oilers at 19:10, this one from long range from Adam Henrique. Score update: Oilers 3, Stars 1 That should do it. Advertisement Kasperi Kapanen's empty-net goal gives the Oilers a two-goal lead with just over two minutes to go. Score update: Oilers 2, Stars 1 Some redemption for Corey Perry. His penalty led to Dallas' equalizing goal, but he gives the Oilers the lead again with yet another power-play strike at 9:20. Score update: Stars 1, Oilers 1 Jason Robertson gets the Stars on the board with their 21st shot of the game. His power-play goal at 6:57 levels things after the Oilers killed off the Stars' first two power-play opportunities. Zach Hyman injury update: Oilers forward out for rest of Game 4 Edmonton will be down a key forward for the final two periods of Game 4. Advertisement Zach Hyman went to the locker room in the first period and never returned following a check from Mason Marchment. End of first period: Oilers 1, Stars 0 Dallas didn't score in the first period and Stuart Skinner is mostly to thank for that. The Stars peppered the Oilers' goalie with 17 shots but he stopped them all. The Stars will have nearly a full power play to work with on fresh ice to start the second period after Vasily Podkolzin was called for roughing at 19:52. Score update: Oilers 1, Stars 0 Edmonton is on the board first, courtesy of a Leon Draisaitl power-play goal. The Rocket Richard winner potted his seventh goal of the playoffs in signature fashion: with a one-timer from the right faceoff circle. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Corey Perry got the assists on the goal at 11:23 of the first. What time is Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 4? Game 4 of the Stars-Oilers series is Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. ET in Edmonton, Alberta. How to watch Stars vs. Oilers NHL playoff game: TV, stream Time: 8 p.m. ET/6 p.m. local Advertisement Location: Rogers Place (Edmonton, Alberta) TV: ESPN Stream: ESPN+, Fubo Get the latest sports news delivered conveniently to your inbox. Sign up for USA TODAY Sports' daily newsletter now! This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Stars vs Oilers final score, goals, highlights from Game 4
CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
5 things to know about the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) defends the net as Florida Panthers centre Sam Reinhart (13) makes a shot during the third period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Oilers 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Japan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
Oilers beat Stars to set up rematch against Panthers in Stanley Cup Final
The Edmonton Oilers earned a shot at revenge in the Stanley Cup Final after claiming a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday to close out the Western Conference finals. Connor McDavid collected one goal and one assist as the Oilers dispatched the Stars in five games in the best-of-seven series. Next up is a rematch of last year's Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Florida won that series in seven games. "They're a really good team, and we're a really good team as well," Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl said of the Panthers. "It's nice to get a shot at getting some revenge, but we're a long ways from that. We'll enjoy this and get ready." Game 1 will be in Edmonton on Wednesday. Corey Perry, Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Oilers, who have won 12 of their past 14 playoff games and eliminated the Stars in the conference finals for the second consecutive year. Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner made 14 saves. In last year's Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton lost the first three games but pushed the series to the limit before dropping Game 7 2-1. Now the Oilers have their opportunity to not only win the Stanley Cup but claim the crown against the club that broke their hearts. "I think we're better for going through last year," McDavid said. "It's a great learning experience and really driven us all year. This run has felt very different than last year. It's felt very normal. "Games can be emotionally draining, but we're not drained. We've got as good a chance as they do." Jason Robertson scored twice, and Roope Hintz tallied once for Dallas, which has lost out in the Stanley Cup chase in the third round in three straight years. Wyatt Johnston and Thomas Harley each recorded two assists. Starting Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after surrendering goals on the first two shots he faced. Casey DeSmith made 17 saves in relief. "We felt we had a solid group from top to bottom, and that's why this stings pretty bad," Stars captain Jamie Benn said. "It (hurts). Three years in a row now you get that close and come up short. It's not a good feeling." Sensing their chance to close out the series, the Oilers staked an early 3-0 lead thanks to goals by Perry at 2:31, Janmark at 7:09 and then Skinner — playing his first game since the playoff opener — 58 seconds later for his first career playoff goal. On Perry's goal, McDavid collected his 100th career playoff assist in his 90th game, the second-fastest player to hit the century mark for postseason helpers, behind only Wayne Gretzky, who only needed 70 games. Robertson scored for the third consecutive game at 11:40 of the opening frame, and Hintz made it a one-goal game with a power-play tally at 12:27 of the second period to draw Dallas close. McDavid, however, restored Edmonton's two-goal lead two minutes later with a breakaway goal. Robertson's second of the game 38 seconds into the third period again brought the Stars within one, but Kane responded at 3:21 of the final period. Kapanen's empty-net goal in the last minute rounded out the scoring. Dallas failed to record a shot on goal in the final 16:17 of the game, but a big story going forward will be the goalie change. "I didn't blame it all on Jake, but the reality is if you go back to last year's playoffs, he's lost six of seven games to Edmonton (before Thursday)," Stars coach Peter DeBoer said. "And we give up two goals on two shots in an elimination game. It was partly to spark our team and ... status quo had not been working."
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers live updates: Game 5 highlights, score
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers live updates: Game 5 highlights, score Show Caption Hide Caption Are Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup bound? Former NHLer weighs in Former NHL winger Riley Cote explains what he loves about this Edmonton Oilers team ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Sports Seriously The Edmonton Oilers are one victory away from setting up a rematch of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers, up 3-1 in the Western Conference finals, visit the Dallas Stars on Thursday night for Game 5. The winner of the best-of-seven series will face the Florida Panthers, who secured a third consecutive berth in the championship round with Wednesday's 5-3 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers beat the Oilers in seven games in last year's final. If the Oilers win Thursday, the final will start on Wednesday, June 4. If Dallas forces a Game 6, the series will start on Saturday, June 7. The Stars have never won a series they trailed 3-1. They did force a Game 7 once. The Oilers have blown a 3-1 series lead once. USA TODAY is providing live updates for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars. Follow along: Another high-sticking call. This time to Sam Steel. Dallas gets a needed kill. Stars have the best chance while short-handed but Stuart Skinner stops Thomas Harley. Jason Robertson scores after a turnover by Edmonton's Brett Kulak. Wyatt Johnston gets the assist. Goalie change doesn't work. Jeff Skinner scores at 8:07 in just his second game of the playoffs. Rout is on. Edmonton has three goals on six shots. Casey DeSmith comes in for Jake Oettinger. Mattias Janmark scores at 7:09. Dallas calls a timeout. Connor McDavid feeds Corey Perry in front on the power play at 2:31. Bad start for the Stars. That's 100 career playoff assists for McDavid. Mavrik Bourque called for high-sticking 1:47 in. Stars' Colin Blackwell lines vs. Oilers' Mattias Janmark line. What time is Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 5? Game 5 of the Stars-Oilers series is Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas. How to watch Stars vs. Oilers NHL playoff game: TV, stream Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. local 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. local Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas) American Airlines Center (Dallas) TV: ESPN ESPN Stream: ESPN+, Fubo Troy Stecher is sitting out with Mattias Ekholm returning. Connor Brown will miss a second consecutive game. Stars' Jake Oettinger (9-8, 2.72 goals-against average, .908 save percentage) vs. Oilers' Stuart Skinner (5-4, 2.47, .910) Because of the injury to Zach Hyman, Oilers forward Jeff Skinner will make his first appearance since Game 1 of the first round. "The guys have been playing really well, battling really hard," he told reporters. "I'll just try to come in and read off those guys and try to keep it simple and try to contribute." This will be the Oilers' first full game without forward Zach Hyman, who was injured in Game 4 on a Mason Marchment check. He had surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the playoffs. Hyman scored 70 goals last season between the regular season and the playoffs. This season, he has 11 points in 15 playoff games and a league-leading 111 hits in the postseason, nearly 30 more than the next player. "He's not going to be replaced but hopefully everyone can step up a little bit, a few more hits from everyone else throughout the lineup," Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said. "Hopefully somebody is going to come up with an important goal.' Veteran Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm will return from an injury for Game 5. He last played on April 11. Ekholm, 34, had 33 points in 65 games this season while averaging 22 minutes a game. "For him to come back and feeling great, it's a great addition to our team," said Knoblauch, who expects to go with 12 forwards and six defensemen in the game. Western Conference final schedule Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Get the latest sports news delivered conveniently to your inbox. Sign up for USA TODAY Sports' daily newsletter now!
