Skinner started the playoffs poorly, but with the Oilers on the verge of the Stanley Cup Final, all is forgotten now.

Suddenly, the Edmonton Oilers lineup is undergoing significant change. But even after long layoffs, veterans Mattias Ekholm and Jeff Skinner are ready to go for Game 5 against the Stars.

Stuart Skinner deserves his flowers. Even factoring in his first three games, the Edmonton Oilers’ netminder has been good this postseason. His .910 save percentage is sixth-best in the league.

This playoff run has felt different for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. They are back in the same place.

On Sunday afternoon at Rogers Place, the Oilers got more than what they normally need from Skinner. He stole some big moments in the middle of the game, when the Oilers were being outplayed by the Stars. He was named the game’s first star for his 33-save effort. He was spectacular by any measure in his team’s 6-1 win.

Comparing the Edmonton Oilers to the Florida Panthers, how the Dallas Stars have to feel about trying to solve goalie Stuart Skinner, the pros and cons of the Carolina Hurricanes and a big win for USA Hockey are topics on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP.

Dallas Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 in the Western Conference final against Edmonton.