Pickard starting for Oilers, doesn’t expect to partake in Vanecek’s routine before puck drops against Panthers

Production and energy from their third and fourth lines have helped the Florida Panthers get on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup again.

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard is expected to start Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Pickard was reportedly seen in the starter's net during the team's morning skate on Saturday.

EDMONTON – The Florida Panthers will look to gain a leg up in the Stanley Cup Final when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Game 5 at Rogers Place on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Tied 2-2 through the first four games of the cinematic series, teams that go up 3-2 have gone on to win a series 79.5% of the time in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

It's hard to place much blame on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner for the three goals he allowed in Game 4. But his benching provided a spark.