Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner shares his thoughts after second straight shutout against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Edmonton Oilers closed out their second-round playoff series. Along with a tight 1-0 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights, it is known for their offensive firepower. The Oilers advanced by leaning on structure,

Kasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference final for the second year in a row.

Kasperi Kapanen's 1-0 overtime goal was the Oilers' most unique win of the playoffs yet — and it bodes well for their Cup aspirations.

Forward Kasperi Kapanen settled the tight-checking game at 7:19 of overtime, jamming in a rebound on a scramble in front past Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner made 24 saves for his second consecutive shutout.

The Edmonton Oilers know they weren't the favourites heading into their second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights.

From the moment Connor McDavid’s name was announced at the 2015 NHL Draft, Edmonton Oilers fans have believed a Stanley Cup victory was inevitable. It has fueled every waking moment, every online conversation, all of the bar talk and each coffee klatch.

Skinner stopped all 24 shots he faced, earning his second consecutive shutout, and Oilers captain Connor McDavid addressed the criticism directed at Skinner in recent weeks following Calvin Pickard's injury. “Hopefully it shuts a lot of people up that were talking about him, first and foremost,” McDavid said. “We always had belief in him.