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Bobrovsky made 32 saves Monday in the Panthers' 6-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Corey Perry spoiled his shutout bid with a power-play tally early in the second period, but otherwise Bobrovsky was firmly in control after being staked to an early lead. The veteran netminder sports a 2.37 GAA and a .928 save percentage through the first three games of the series, and having Bobrovsky in the crease appears to be Florida's biggest edge heading into Game 4 on Thursday.

Pickard turned aside seven of the eight shots he faced Monday after replacing Stuart Skinner early in the third period of the Oilers' 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The game was well out of hand by the time Pickard was brought off the bench, and the one puck to get past him came with Edmonton shorthanded once again -- the third Panthers' power-play tally of the night. Skinner is wilting in the spotlight, posting an .866 save percentage through the first three games of the series, so head coach Kris Knoblauch may have a difficult choice to make when he names his starter for Game 4 on Thursday.

Skinner stopped 18 of 23 shots Monday before being replaced by Calvin Pickard early in the third period of the Oilers' 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The netminder got caught out of his crease trying to find a loose puck in a scrum, leading to a Brad Marchand tally just 56 seconds into the first period. While Skinner wasn't at fault for any of the remaining goals he allowed -- two of which came on power plays, and one on a two-on-nothing breakaway finished off by Sam Bennett -- the early miscue set the tone for the night. Skinner has coughed up five goals in back-to-back starts and 13 total on 97 shots (.866 save percentage) through the first three games of the series. Head coach Kris Knoblauch may have a tough choice to make when he names his starter for Game 4 on Thursday.

Skinner will start in the road net for Monday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Panthers, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Skinner returns to the crease for his 11th consecutive start after what was a tough outing for the backstop in Game 2, allowing five goals for the first time in six starts. Since claiming the starting role back, the 26-year-old has rebounded from losses extremely well, posting shutouts in both his starts following defeats. He has combined to save 48 shots in those two contests, but he might have more of a workload to deal with against a Panthers team that averages just over 28 shots on goal per game.

Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice Monday and is slated to be between the pipes at home for Game 3 against the Oilers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Despite giving up eight goals on 92 shots (.913 save percentage) through the opening two games of the Stanley Cup Finals, there was never really any question regarding who would defend the crease for the Panthers in Game 3. The Russian backstop has three shutouts in the playoffs and will hope to find that form heading into a crucial Game 3.

Skinner allowed five goals on 42 shots in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Skinner had a 3-2 lead to work with after the first period, but he gave up two goals in the second. Corey Perry's late equalizer in the third forced overtime, but a second breakaway goal by Brad Marchand in the second extra session was enough to snap Skinner's five-game winning streak. The five goals allowed were also the most he's allowed since his last loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Stars. Skinner's strong play of late has earned him some leeway as the Oilers' starter, so it's likely he'll be back in goal for Game 3 on Monday in Florida.

Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Bobrovsky struggled in the first period, when he allowed three of the goals. The Panthers bounced back and held a lead, only for Corey Perry to score with 18 seconds left in regulation. Bobrovsky held firm in overtime and got the win when Brad Marchand scored 8:05 into the second extra session. With eight goals allowed on 92 shots over the last two games, Bobrovsky hasn't been at his best, but he did enough to send the Panthers home with the series tied at 1-1. He'll likely start again in Game 3 on Monday.

Bobrovsky is expected to start on the road against Edmonton in Game 2 on Friday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime defeat to Edmonton in Game 1. That was the first time he had surrendered four or more goals in a playoff outing since Game 3 of Florida's second-round series against Toronto on May 9. He has a 12-6 record, 2.17 GAA and .912 save percentage across 18 postseason outings this year. Edmonton has generated 4.06 goals per game in the 2025 playoffs.

Skinner will patrol the home crease versus Florida on Friday in Game 2, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Skinner turned aside 29 of 32 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1. Skinner has won seven of his last eight playoff games, including all four at home, stopping 113 of 118 shots (.958 percentage) at Rogers Place. The Panthers are scoring 3.83 goals per game across 18 postseason games in 2025.

Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Bobrovsky had a good performance, but he wasn't able to guide the Panthers to a win after they took a 3-1 lead early in the second period. It was a bit of misfortune late in overtime that completed the collapse, as Tomas Nosek's delay of game penalty put the Oilers on the power play, and Leon Draisaitl cashed in. Bobrovsky has allowed seven goals on 69 shots (.899 save percentage) over his last two games after going eight starts without allowing more than two tallies. Still, he's gotten the Panthers this far and figures to be between the pipes again for Game 2 on Friday.