Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stuart Skinner cannot stop a goal by Philadelphia Flyers’ Nick Seeler during the second period of Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Stuart Skinner’s crystal ball is just as cloudy as the average Winnipeg Jets fan’s when it comes to his role for this upcoming season.
Either that, or he’s one hell of an actor.
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