Connor McDavid sends unsubtle message on Oilers goaltending

Insiders reported in the first week of the season that Stuart Skinner is now on the clock from management, and needs to show signs of consistent improvement. He struggled in Game 1, but McDavid was happy with Skinner's play in Game 2.

When Connor McDavid was asked about what helped the Oilers defensive play in the last 2 games, he specifically mentioned quality goaltending from Stuart Skinner, who had a big turnaround vs the Rangers.

After the Oilers lost in a collapse in Game 1 off a brutal goal from Skinner, the concerns around goaltending were immediate revived.

With McDavid specifically mentioning Skinner as the difference in their following games, he's making it known that good goaltending is a necessity for them.

Oilers fans thought it was a clear message that McDavid mentioned goaltending as the difference, signalling to the team at large that they need to see a measurable improvement.

If Skinner can keep up the level of play he showed against the Rangers, and maintain a level of consistency above average, he'll stay in Edmonton as their starter. If not, they'll find an upgrade via trade before the playoffs.