Stuart Skinner returns as the starting goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, facing elimination. Skinner had a 2.99 goals-against average and .899 save percentage in the playoffs, having recently reclaimed his starting position. His teammates express confidence in his abilities, emphasizing that past performance is not solely to blame for their struggles. With other key players like John Klingberg and Kasperi Kapanen rejoining the lineup, the Oilers aim to replicate their Game 1 success.

The Panthers, on the brink of their second consecutive championship, are energized by their home crowd. Players emphasize their experience from last year’s playoffs, believing it prepares them better for this crucial moment. Captain Aleksander Barkov stresses the importance of sticking to their game plan without succumbing to pressure.