Go ahead, blame the goalie.

Because this time it WAS Stuart Skinner’s fault.

In a game where the Edmonton Oilers spent half the night on the ropes, hanging on for dear life while the Carolina Hurricanes fired shots at them like they were clay pigeons, Skinner saved the day.

He also saved 33 of 36 shots in a 4-3 overtime decision that left the Hurricanes feeling robbed.

“Stu was great,” said Oilers captain Connor McDavid , who was also great, it should be noted, scoring twice and assisting on Leon Draisaitl’s game-winning goal 19 seconds into the extra period.

“He gives us a chance to win and did tonight. We were taking on water there for a little while and he was making saves, giving us a chance.”

The Oilers weren’t simply taking on water, they were being tied up and water-boarde

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