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Missing Playoff Action Was Never an Option for Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid was a game-time decision for the Edmonton Oilers’ must-win Game 5 at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, and while his status did appear to be in serious question, we should have never doubted the best player in the world.

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Oilers’ start powers Game 5 win, the big dogs came to play, and the improbable comeback moves ahead

It was a do-or-die night for the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place after the Anaheim Ducks put them down 3-1 in their first round series with a controversial goal in overtime on Sunday.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Oilers’ McDavid was ‘never close’ to missing Game 5 victory

The Edmonton Oilers finally looked like themselves on Tuesday night as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks to stave off elimination and cut the Ducks’ series lead down to 3-2.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 29

‘This hit on Draisaitl needs to be answered’: Oilers fans react to Kreider’s dangerous hit

As the Edmonton Oilers forced a Game 6 and kept their season alive on Tuesday night with their 4-1 win over the Anahiem Ducks, fans were left with just another questionable decision from the officials.

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Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / April 29

Leon Draisaitl, Oilers send series back to Anaheim for Game 6

Leon Draisaitl scored two goals for the Edmonton Oilers, who stayed alive in their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 4-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

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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.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / April 29

Draisaitl’s two goals help Oilers force Game 6 with 4-1 win over Ducks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers‘ season isn’t done just yet. With their backs up against the wall, the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks for Game 5 of their first-round series, down 3-1.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid to play do-or-die Game 5 vs Ducks amid injury

The Edmonton Oilers are facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. After winning consecutive Western Conference titles, they may go home after winning just one game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Two Reasons You Shouldn’t Count the Oilers Out Tonight

Don’t write off the Edmonton Oilers yet. There are two plain reasons they can beat the Anaheim Ducks tonight and keep this thing alive. One reason lies in superstar talent, the other lies in habit and history.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

GDB +5.0: Oilers’ Game 5 motto is simple: Just Win (8 PM, CBC)

For the rest of the week the outcome is simple. Win and keep playing, lose and go home. For the first time this season the Edmonton Oilers face elimination from the 2026 playoffs.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / April 28

Oilers star Connor McDavid (ankle) game-time decision for Game 5

As the Edmonton Oilers face possible elimination from the playoffs Tuesday night, they may have to do so without star center Connor McDavid, a game-time decision due to an ankle injury.

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Oilers’ Connor Ingram to start Game 5 against Ducks

On the brink of elimination, the Edmonton Oilers are making another change in net. Connor Ingram will be the Oilers’ starting goaltender for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / April 28

What Does Edmonton Have to Do to Stay in This Series?

You can talk about the controversial overtime call all you want, and sure, in a perfect world, the Edmonton Oilers would love to hang this whole loss on that one moment and move on.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

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.

Connor McDavid News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

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.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid a game-time decision ahead of Game 5

Well…this isn’t good news if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. When speaking to the media, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that captain Connor McDavid is considered a game-time decision for Game 5 of the Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 28