Facing a formidable Dallas Stars squad in the Western Conference Final, Stuart Skinner delivered a masterful performance between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers. Across the series, he recorded an impressive .924 save percentage, a 2.01 GAA, and one shutout, helping the Oilers eliminate the Stars in just five games.
In the third period of Game 5. With Dallas pressing hard, a point shot made its way through heavy traffic, and Skinner made the initial save. The rebound landed on the stick of Colin Blackwell, alone in front with a golden opportunity. Blackwell fired quickly toward what seemed like a sure goal, but Skinner stretched out and deflected the puck with the toe of his skate, preserving Edmonton’s two-goal lead and solidifying his role as a driving force behind the series victory.