Connor McDavid Sends the Dallas Stars a Clear Message Ahead of Game 2

Ahead of their critical Game 2 clash vs. the Stars, Oilers captain Connor McDavid sent a clear message to Dallas: that he and his team will be fully prepared.

The Edmonton Oilers rode into their Western Conference Final rematch against the Dallas Stars on a high horse, having taken eight of their last nine games since they made their switch after two games through Round 1.

But as Game 1 in Dallas launched their seven-game series, the past proved to be irrelevant. The more rounds a team advances, the narrower the error margin becomes. This is not uncharted territory for the Oilers.

The Oilers have come back from series deficits multiple times

They have returned from a 2-0 series deficit against the Kings during Round 1, and still carry the bitter memory of last season's Cup Final collapse, where they returned from a 3-0 deficit against Florida, only to lose Game 7 by a goal.

That kind of adversity has tempered their spirit. Being down by just one game to Dallas likely isn't the end of the world. Connor McDavid brought it into perspective after Game 1: pressure doesn't unsettle him.

'We've been really good in high-pressure situations, high-pressure games. Game two will be one of those.'

- Connor McDavid