Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Creates A Goalie Controversy Ahead of Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff campaign with a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1.

The game got off to a terrible start with the Kings taking a commanding 4-0 lead, utterly dominating the Oilers, who looked slow and off defensively, but got no help from goaltender Stuart Skinner.

In the third period, the Oilers would come roaring back thanks to the incredible efforts of Connor McDavid, who tallied a point on four of the Edmonton Oilers' 5 goals to tie things up down the stretch.

After evening the score, things seemed to be destined to head to overtime until Philip Danault of the Los Angeles Kings scored just moments later, giving the Kings the lead and ultimately the win.

In the immediate aftermath of the loss, Oilers fans took to social media to share their anger and frustration, and seemed to be particularly incensed with Stuart Skinner for giving up 6 goals.

Heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Skinner was already looked at as the worst goalie in the Western Conference.

After the game, Skinner spoke to the media about the disappointing outcome of Game 1.

Many were even surprised that Skinner was given the starting nod in Game 1; fans were hoping that the Oilers and Kris Knoblauch would go with Calvin Pickard.

After last night's loss, Knoblauch spoke to the media about Skinner and the team's plans in the net going forward in this series.

In a new press conference today, Knoblauch was asked if Stuart Skinner was going to be the starter for Game 2.

Instead of confirming Skinner's status, Knoblauch left things open-ended, revealing no decision has been made on Game 2's starter..

It remains to be seen what the Edmonton Oilers and Kris Knoblauch ultimately decide but after such a disheartening effort from Skinner in Game 1 it might be the smart move to switch things up and go with Pickard for Game 2.