Will this finally be the year the Stanley Cup comes back to Canada?
The quest to end the Canadian Cup drought continues as the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs move on to the second round.
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The Edmonton Oilers have made an impressive return to the Western Conference Finals, largely attributed to the revival of their goaltender, Stuart Skinner. After a challenging start in Game 2 of the opening round, during which he faced a daunting 6.11 goals-against average, Skinner bounced back spectacularly, achieving consecutive shutouts and helping the team clinch a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights last Wednesday.
It’s worth noting that the Golden Knights faced the challenge without their captain, Mark Stone, who is currently sidelined due to injury.
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