With the Oilers trailing 3-2 in the best-of-7 series, coach Kris Knoblauch decided to go back to Skinner, who is 7-6 with a 2.99 goals-against average and .891 save percentage in 14 starts this postseason.

Corey Perry, who lost his fifth Cup Final but had a shocking 10 goals in the playoffs, gave Skinner a big hug after the final whistle. Skinner wouldn’t say what Perry’s words of encouragement were but he appreciated them from a guy who has played 237 playoff games, third most all-time. And felt for another close call.

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to turn to Stuart Skinner to start in net for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final.