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Edmonton's McDavid, Draisaitl sit out practice ahead of Game 4 against Anaheim
The Ducks lead the series 2-1 after a 7-4 Game 3 win as Edmonton manages injuries to its top two scorers.
- Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and forward Leon Draisaitl missed Saturday's practice in Anaheim ahead of Game 4 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.
- The Oilers trail the Ducks 2-1 in the best-of-seven series following a 7-4 loss in Game 3, where Edmonton surrendered 16 goals across the first three games.
- Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed McDavid and Draisaitl took Saturday off for maintenance while emphasizing the team needs "simplicity and hardness" in their defensive play.
- Forward Jason Dickinson skated Saturday after missing two games with a lower-body injury and hopes to play in Sunday's Game 4, though Knoblauch has not decided on Goaltender Connor Ingram's status.
- The Oilers previously overcame 2-1 deficits against the Kings and Canucks in playoff series, suggesting the team possesses the experience to recover from their current series position.
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Ckpg TodayEdmonton’s McDavid, Draisaitl sit out practice ahead of Game 4 against Anaheim
ANAHEIM - Oilers captain Connor McDavid and top forward Leon Draisaitl didn't skate in Edmonton's practice ahead of Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 25%
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