Oilers Coach Backs Calvin Pickard After Game 5 Loss to Panthers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the Stanley Cup on the line and the series now tilted 3-2 in the Florida Panthers ' favor, the Edmonton Oilers are facing another goaltending decision.

And how. Pickard has helped save Edmonton from back-breaking deficits in this NHL postseason not once, but twice. And Pickard could be on track to keep the Oilers alive again as they face elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday ( 8 p.m. ET, TNT/Max ).

Calvin Pickard stepped into a dire situation for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, and the goalie’s strong advanced stats helped him remain undefeated this postseason and his team draw even in their championship series rematch against the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers goalkeeper Stuart Skinner's topsy-turvy 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday when Oilers head coached Kris Knoblauch confirmed Calvin Pickard will start in net during a pivotal Stanley Cup Final Game 5 against the Florida Panthers.

Leon Draisaitl praised backup goalie Calvin Pickard for his heroic performance in the Oilers' Game 4 comeback victory.