SUNRISE ― Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner was the subject of pre-game mind games from Florida Panthers backup goalie Vitek Vanecek. And it appears to have worked. Just like he did before a Game 3 steamrolling by the Panthers,

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Stuart Skinner was pulled again by the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday.

The Edmonton Oilers are just where they need to be after the first four games of the Stanley Cup Finals. After losing Game 2 at home, the Oilers needed to get a win in South Florida if they were going to regain home ice advantage against the Florida Panthers.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky

Stuart Skinner has struggled over the past few games, and it didn't get any better on Thursday. The Oilers' goaltender allowed three goals in the first period of Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Final, allowing the Panthers to take an early 3-0 lead.

Following a Game 3 defeat in the Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton Oilers fans are unfairly blaming goaltender Stuart Skinner. Despite criticism, Skinner isn't the core issue; the Oilers' defensive system is failing,

The Oilers have had enough with Sam Bennett and have reached out to the league to complain about his antics in front of the net, prior to Game 3's puck drop.