Another rough night for the Edmonton Oilers, a blowout loss at home that prompted head coach Kris Knoblauch to deliver a determined message about the plan heading into Game 6—and potentially a Game 7—in the Stanley Cup Final.

It’s not often that Kris Knoblauch voices his displeasure about things. When he’s in front of a microphone, he’s calm, cool, collected and almost always goes out of his way to defend his players.

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch spoke about his decision to start Calvin Pickard in Game 5 on Saturday. Stuart Skinner was pulled again in Game 4 after giving up three goals on 17 shots in the first period. Pickard came in to start the second period and helped the Oilers come back and win 5-4 in overtime.

Edmonton Oilers are undecided on their Game 5 goalie in the Stanley Cup Final, with Skinner and Pickard both potential options.

This in, news that Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch made a sharp tactical move on the media, allowing his Oilers players to practice in peace today as opposed to facing another round of scrutiny and questions.

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