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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)<\/p>\n

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Stuart Skinner’s crystal ball is just as cloudy as the average Winnipeg Jets fan\u2019s when it comes to his role for this upcoming season.<\/p>\n

Either that, or he’s one hell of an actor.<\/p>\n

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