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Why Edmonton Oilers goalie is falling (literally) on his face

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NHL goalie expert Kevin Woodley explains why Stuart Skinner is falling on his face in the nets.

Woodley says Skinner has struggled to make east-west movement saves off the rush all year .

The Edmonton Oilers have also struggled to prevent such shots lately.

Skinner has worked hard to improve hip mobility and get lower in his butterfly, Woodley said.

Stuart Skinner isn't the least of Edmonton 's issues right now, he’s just one of them.

If the Oilers don’t focus on defensive fundamentals, they have no chance of playoffs success.

If looking bad now and then trying to make a save is what works for Skinner , he should work it.

If his teammates are concerned about his play, they best think about their own.