Stuart Skinner will start for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights due to Calvin Pickard's day-to-day injury status. Skinner has struggled recently, notably with a 6.11 goals-against average in prior outings, but he demonstrated resilience in last season's playoffs. Coach Kris Knoblauch expressed confidence in Skinner's ability to rise to the occasion, recalling how Skinner previously helped propel the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final.

Meanwhile, the Golden Knights face injuries to key players like Brayden McNabb and Brandon Saad, but they will welcome back leading goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev for this crucial matchup. The Oilers lead the series 2-0, and Game 3 is pivotal for both teams as they vie for a spot in the next round.