Stuart Skinner receives fan praise after epic shutout victory against Crosby and the Pens
Well Oilers Nation, Stuart Skinner is so back after a massive shutout performance against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Skinner posted a 27-save shutout in Friday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.
Skinner allowed fewer than three goals for the first time this season, as the Oilers' offense feasted on a porous Penguins defense. Skinner improved to 2-3-1 on the season, with a 3.06 GAA and an .890 save percentage after earning his fifth career shutout.
The 25-year-old's role as Edmonton's top goalie had been in doubt amid the team's rocky October, but his performance last night was great overall.
The «Stuuuuuuu» birds were chanting hard during last nights victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Many Oilers fans were hitting the panic button early on, calling for a change between the pipes. Although Skinner had a tough preseason and regular season so far, he showed his Stanley Cup form last night.
Skinner is very much a goalie who plays to the rhythm of his confidence, and last nights victory should give him a much needed boost in morale. Hopefully the Oilers net minder can string of few more performances like that on the Oilers upcoming road trip.
The Oilers begin a four-game road trip in Detroit on Sunday.
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Do you think Stuart Skinner can keep up this level of play? | ||
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