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Oilers turn back to Stuart Skinner in goal in must-win Game 6

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The Edmonton Oilers, facing elimination against the Florida Panthers in Game 6 on Tuesday night, have flipped back to Stuart Skinner as their starting goalie.

Skinner was pulled in Games 3 and 4 in Florida and was benched in favor of backup Calvin Pickard in their Game 5 loss in Edmonton that gave the Panthers a 3-2 series lead.

"Feeling good coming into tonight. I definitely know that I have the confidence in my teammates and coaching staff," Skinner said after Edmonton's morning skate. "I think there's obviously a lot of belief here still.