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Scenes from Morning Skate: McDavid, Dickinson ‘game-time’ decisions as Ingram starts in Game 5 against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are going back to their starting goaltender heading into Game 5, while the captain’s health is under scrutiny. Connor McDavid and Jason Dickinson did not lace them up at morning skate on Tuesday, making the line combinations scattered.

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid Made Game-Time Decision For Game 5

According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been made a game-time decision for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Additional reports indicate McDavid has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but has not missed a game in the postseason up to this point.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

McDavid a Game-Time Decision for Oilers In Game 5

Connor McDavid was not on the ice as the Edmonton Oilers took their pre-game skate on Tuesday. The assumption was that he was likely being rested before taking part in an elimination game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

Connor McDavid named finalist for the 2026 Ted Lindsay Award

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has officially been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Ted Lindsay Award. The award is presented annually to the player who is deemed “most outstanding” as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players’ Association.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 28

Edmonton Oilers’ specials teams are struggling against the Anaheim Ducks

There are a number of reasons why the Edmonton Oilers find themselves down 3–1 to the Anaheim Ducks. Poor defensive play, a seeming lack of effort, failure to get a timely save.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

Losing in the first round may not be the worst outcome for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination. After back-to-back Stanley Cup appearances, and three Western Conference Finals in four years, there’s no room for error in their first-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 28

Why goaltending isn’t the problem for the Edmonton Oilers

From the late 2000s to the mid 2010s, the Edmonton Oilers were agonizingly bad. They missed the playoffs for 11 consecutive years. As a result, they were able to build their future through the NHL draft.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Keys to the Oilers Defeating the Ducks in Game 5

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to stay alive at Rogers Place on Tuesday (April 28), when they host the Anaheim Ducks for Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first round.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 28

Pre-Scout: Ducks giving Oilers taste of their own power play medicine and it may be fatal

Now that long-time Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar is retired, you’d love to pick his brain. Anze, remember all those first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27

The Verklempt Variety Report: Oilers down to the Ducks, the Chump of the Week, and the panel

Check-in each week for a slew of recurring segments focused on the past week around Oilersnation. Four games in and we are feeling… uneasy. Nervous, maybe?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

The Part of the Oilers’ Game No One Wants to See

The Anaheim Ducks’ OT goal that sealed the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 overtime defeat was dramatic and maybe a hair controversial, but that’s not the real problem.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27

10 thoughts on the Oilers Game 4 loss

The Edmonton Oilers had won ten consecutive Game 4s until last night’s overtime loss in Anaheim. Now the Oilers trail 3-1 in the series and are in must-win territory.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responds to Ducks’ controversial Game 4 OT goal

In their two consecutive trips through the Western Conference in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers faced an elimination game just once — but they’re already staring one down a week into their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Tristan Jarry News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Addresses Controversial OT Goal After Game 4 Loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers handed Tristan Jarry his first start of the series in Game 4, and he responded with 34 saves on 38 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

It’s time for the NHL to introduce better goal-tracking technology

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink. They’re heading home down 3-1 to the Anaheim Ducks after dropping both games on the road. Anaheim is led by young talent, but built with experience.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Oilers Reactions Emerge After Controversial Game 4 OT Goal vs Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday, despite holding both a 2-0 and 3-2 lead earlier in the night.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Oilers could benefit from a first-round exit

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after losing 4-3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4. They look a step behind, and they are having a difficult time keeping up with the Ducks’ speed and relentless forecheck.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Has fatigue set in for the Edmonton Oilers?

Things are looking bleak for the two-time defending Western Conference champions. The Edmonton Oilers squandered a chance to tie their Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks, blowing a pair of leads in Game 4 before ultimately losing on a controversial goal in overtime.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

Oilers on verge of elimination after blowing leads to Ducks

The Oilers are heading back to Edmonton facing elimination after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday night in Anaheim, putting them behind 3-1 in this first-round series.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / April 27

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid gets honest about the series after Game 4 loss

The Edmonton Oilers’ season is on life support. Despite leading twice in Sunday night’s Game 4, the Oilers fell 4–3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on a controversial goal that barely trickled across the line.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27

Oilers stare down first round exit, Tristan Jarry gets the keys, and a tiny Kasperi Kapanen silver lining

Game 4 is always an intense one when you’ve got a 2-1 series on your hands. The Edmonton Oilers would either end up back in a tied situation with two of the next three games at home, or they’d have their backs against the wall with basically every stat stacked up against them.