US EditionOilers star Connor McDavid (ankle) game-time decision for Game 5
- The Edmonton Oilers face elimination on Tuesday in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks, with captain Connor McDavid listed as a game-time decision due to an ankle injury.
- Edmonton trails the best-of-seven series 3-1 after dropping three consecutive games to Anaheim, with McDavid appearing limited since suffering the ankle injury in Game 2.
- Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed goalie Connor Ingram will return to the net for Game 5, while center Jason Dickinson remains a game-time decision due to injury.
- Knoblauch emphasized that "everyone has to step it up a little bit" to overcome injury struggles, stressing the need for secondary scoring and discipline to avoid untimely penalties.
- The Oilers are confident they can use past experience to improve their present fortunes, recalling their ability to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 two years ago in the Stanley Cup Final.
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McDavid in Edmonton lineup as the Oilers face elimination in Game 5 against the Ducks
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will play Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the teams’ first-round playoff series. McDavid, who led the NHL in points this season, did not participate in the team’s morning skate ahead of a must-win game for Edmonton and was a game-time decision, according to coach Kris Knoblauch. The 29-year-old McDavid has looked uncomfortable at times since rolling his ankle in…
The Chronicle-Journal
Oilers captain McDavid confirmed for Game 5 of playoff series against Ducks
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid was in the Edmonton Oilers' lineup for Game 5 of a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks after his coach deemed him a game-time decision Tuesday.
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McDavid is a game-time decision as the Oilers face elimination in Game 5 against the Ducks
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will be a game-time decision Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks in the teams’ Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
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