US EditionOilers need to play tightly again to stay alive against Ducks in Game 6
Edmonton must tighten its defense and match Anaheim’s urgency after losing three of four games, with the Ducks unbeaten at home in the series.
- The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 6 on Thursday at Honda Center, with the Ducks holding a 3-2 series lead in the first-round playoff matchup.
- Edmonton extended the series Tuesday with a 4-1 Game 5 victory, fueled by early intensity that shifted momentum after losing three straight games following their April 20 Game 1 win.
- Oilers captain Connor McDavid warned, "The pressure is still on us," while winger Vasily Podkolzin said, "everybody understands and responds" when the season is on the line.
- Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said, "We know the importance of what's at stake," while veteran Alex Killorn cited the team's invaluable experience from two consecutive Cup final appearances.
- Facing elimination, the Oilers must replicate their Game 5 intensity to force a deciding game, though the Ducks remain undefeated at home this series and hold the advantage.
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No question mark around McDavid, Oilers wary of Ducks late-game surges in Game 6
ANAHEIM — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid didn't participate in the morning skate ahead of Thursday's must-win Game 6 for his team, but coach Kris Knoblauch said only centre Jason Dickinson was a game-time decision in Anaheim. The Ducks led the best-of-seven, first-round series 3-2 with a chance to oust the Oilers, who reached the Stanley Cup final each of the last two years. Anaheim was a win away from winning their first playoff series…
Edmonton Oilers set for must-win Game 6 against Ducks in Anaheim
The Edmonton Oilers are set for another must-win game Thursday night. Edmonton is visiting the Anaheim Ducks for Game 6 in their first-round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Anaheim holds a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series after Edmonton earned a 4-1 win in Game 5 on Tuesday. The Oilers lost three straight games […]
The Toronto Star
The Chronicle-JournalOilers set for must-win Game 6 against Ducks in Anaheim
ANAHEIM - The Edmonton Oilers are set for another must-win game tonight.
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