In a stunning turn of events, Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner's counterpart, Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson, was not the only one who made a crucial mistake in the Ducks' 4-1 victory over the Oilers. Edmonton's own goalie, Stuart Bouchard, was at the center of controversy after he opted to pass the puck to teammate Connor McDavid instead of shooting it himself on a prime scoring opportunity. The decision ultimately led to a goal for the Ducks, as the Oilers were caught on an odd-man rush. The costly mistake has left many questioning whether Bouchard's decision-making was a key factor in the Oilers' loss.
Bouchard passed up a shooting opportunity on Anaheim’s fourth goal. He attempted to thread a pass in the slot to McDavid that was knocked away and started the odd-man rush leading to a goal from Ducks ...
