Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) defends the goal against the against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Knoblauch pointed to broader issues beyond goaltending, calling out his forwards and defensemen instead of blaming the loss on his goalie.

The Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch shared his honest opinion on goaltender Calvin Pickard's performance following 5-2 loss in Game 5 of the ongoing 2025 Stanley Cup Finals.

When the Edmonton Oilers face elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers, either Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard will lead them on to the ice as their starting goaltender.