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A former Edmonton Oilers netminder continued his playoff woes on Saturday night, something fans can sadly relate to.<\/p>\n
A consistent theme over the last couple of playoff runs for the Edmonton<\/a> Oilers was their apparent lack of consistent goaltending. That\u2019s why the team made a bold move to overhaul its goalie tandem this season.<\/p>\n The trade earlier this season that sent Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> seemed like a bit of a contract dump. The Oilers wanted to shake things up in order to give themselves the best possible chance of finally getting over the hump this season.<\/p>\n As for Skinner, he had a good, if quiet, season with the Penguins. He registered a 2.99 GAA and .885 SV% in 27 games. The numbers aren\u2019t exactly Vezina Trophy stats, but good enough to help the Penguins win the second spot in the Metro Division.<\/p>\n And it was Skinner who got the call for the Penguins in Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Unfortunately for Penguins fans, Skinner could not hold the fort when his team needed it the most. That\u2019s something that Oilers fans know all too well.<\/p>\n With the game tied at one in the third period, Skinner allowed two goals roughly seven minutes apart. That was enough to doom the Penguins to drop Game 1 at home. Now, it\u2019s unclear whether the Penguins will go back to Skinner for Game 2 or start Arturs Silovs.<\/p>\n That\u2019s a tough reality Oilers fans can easily relate to.<\/p>\n Ingram Will Look to Prove He\u2019s the Answer for Oilers<\/p>\n Connor Ingram figures to be the Oilers\u2019 starter for Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. And he\u2019ll be looking to prove he\u2019s the solution for Edmonton.<\/p>\n After getting a call-up in late December, Ingram has been money in the bank for the Oilers. He appeared in 32 regular-season games, winning 16. He registered a 2.60 GAA and an .899 SV%. While the numbers won\u2019t be landing him the Vezina Trophy this season, the hope is that they can carry over into the postseason.<\/p>\n Most importantly, Oilers fans hope Ingram can be a lot more consistent than Skinner ever was. The Oil also hopes that Ingram won\u2019t force the club to ping-pong between goalies. Last postseason, for instance, Edmonton had to alternate between Skinner and Calvin Pickard throughout the postseason.<\/p>\n In the end, neither goalie was able to truly hold down the fort.<\/p>\n What to read next: Oilers Are Canada\u2019s Best Shot in 2026 NHL Playoffs, Study Shows<\/a><\/p>\n This May Just Be Edmonton\u2019s Year<\/p>\n There\u2019s another interesting twist for the Oilers this season. Edmonton might just have its best chance to claim the Stanley Cup, given how the Florida Panthers<\/a> failed to make the playoffs this season.<\/p>\n While the path out of the Western Conference won\u2019t be easy, it seems the Oilers have their best chance to win a Cup in a long time.<\/p>\n The road to the Stanley Cup Final will lead the Oilers through one of the toughest teams in the NHL. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, or Minnesota Wild will be waiting in the Western Conference Final.<\/p>\n Beyond that gauntlet, The Oil would be on track to face a different Eastern Conference foe. In that event, the Oilers may just end Canada\u2019s three-decade-long Stanley Cup drought.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tNestor Quixtan<\/a> Seasoned NHL analyst and baseball writer focused on covering clubs across each league with news, analysis, and insights. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Nestor’s singular experiences and background have enabled him to bring a different take on the sports world as a whole. Nestor’s fondness for baseball and hockey set the tone for his love and passion for writing about sports. 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