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Your blaming Skinner for those 3 defensive blunders that led to goals , he had no chance and could have been 6 zip after the first period

High danger scoring chances was 13-1 for Panthers in the first

Pickard was good but Bob let in a few muffins
I know you’re not a Mensa member but all I was referring to was that Pickard will 100% start game 5 tomorrow. Are you debating that?
 
Oilers played a lot better after Skinner was pulled, may be best to go back to Pickard just for the confidence/superstition factor.
 
The media are all talking about how well Skinner played after one period. Then he was pulled. Knoblauch may feel otherwise, as he did pull him. I thought he was weak on the first goal, and gave up a rebound on another.

I again find it laughable how many Skinner apologists there are among media. If he's been so good, why isn't he in the net and why do we hear these excuses so often ?
 
Im no fan of Skinner but the Oilers were dogshit in the first period a d took dumb penalties that cost them. They have now allowed (I think) 24 powerplay goals in these playoffs. Last year they only allowed 4.
 
The media are all talking about how well Skinner played after one period. Then he was pulled. Knoblauch may feel otherwise, as he did pull him. I thought he was weak on the first goal, and gave up a rebound on another.

I again find it laughable how many Skinner apologists there are among media. If he's been so good, why isn't he in the net and why do we hear these excuses so often ?
It's because it is ingrained from an early age "don't blame goalies". I never bought that view but it is what it is.
 
I can understand Kelly Hrudy or anyone who played the position having a somewhat positive take on goaltending generally. But you are right, it seems to be the go-to view.

I also find it a bit funny to see Connor Hellebucyk walking away with all the hardware today. I know the critera-regular season and all that. But he might have been the worst of the lot in the playoffs.
 
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