Leon Draisaitl Sends Biggest Warning Yet Over Connor McDavid’s Contract as Oilers Nurse Playoffs Exit Wounds
Leon Draisaitl sends a warning to the Edmonton Oilers' brass after crashing out of the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

Leon Draisaitl sends a warning to the Edmonton Oilers' brass after crashing out of the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

The Edmonton Oilers fell in the first round of the playoffs and confirmed that Connor McDavid is dealing with an injury.

Connor McDavid was clearly not at 100 percent in the Edmonton Oilers’ six-game, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was one of the catalysts of the team going home early in 2026. On Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, were both playing through fractures […] The post The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas has the Utah Mammoth of the ropes, and they got a massive boost on Friday night. Golden Knights star Mitch Marner announced his arrival in a big way on the game’s biggest stage. Marner scored in […] The post Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Edmonton Oilers offseason storylines should kick in overdrive, given the team's early exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. The post Oilers Offseason Storylines to Keep an Eye on in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.

NHL on TNT panelist Paul Bissonnette ripped Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, saying that the team’s management group has failed the team. The Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night to lose their first-round playoff series 4-2 and get bounced from the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Considering the Oilers went to the […] The post Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Edmonton Oilers entered this season with high hopes to make a Stanley Cup run after finally getting the Connor McDavid contract extension settled, but things didn’t go according to plan this season. A tumultuous campaign came to a crashing halt on Thursday night, when the Anaheim Ducks knocked the Oilers out of the playoffs […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid admitted that he led an “average team” this year, which is why they were eliminated in the playoffs. In a first-round playoff upset, the Anaheim Ducks beat the Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. For the Oilers, this is a disheartening loss after the team went […] The post Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year appeared first on HEAVY.

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It wouldn’t be easy, with Connor McDavid and company looking to force a Game 7. However, Cutter Gauthier and his teammates did not allow Edmonton to secure an extra game in this series. Gauthier scored his fourth goal of the series […] The post Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Edmonton Oilers have finally gained momentum against the Anaheim Ducks, and here's how to watch the next game between them.

Connor McDavid helps Oilers stay alive as ex-Leafs enforcer says the captain is carrying immense pressure trying to save the series.

The Edmonton Oilers got a much needed victory last night in their 4-1 win vs the Anaheim Ducks. The Oilers were able to extend the series on the verge of elimination and force a Game 6 matchup at Anaheim on Thursday. A big catalyst for this result was the play of Edmonton captain Connor McDavid. […] The post Connor McDavid Makes History in Oilers Game 5 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Wayne Gretzky pinpoints what Connor McDavid's Oilers need to rely on as they prep for another elimination game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Oilers stave off elimination as Connor McDavid etches name amongst NHL elite in elimination game point-getters.

Oilers’ coach’s goalie message sparks debate as Connor Ingram vs Tristan Jarry decisions shape Edmonton’s playoff outlook.

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to punch their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday evening after winning both games of their first round series against the Edmonton Oilers on home ice, but the hosts clearly had other ideas. The Oilers raced out to a 3-0 lead in the […] The post Ducks players get brutally honest on Oilers’ experience after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle shares a 3-word message after the Oilers’ Game 5 win keeps Edmonton alive in its playoff series vs. Anaheim.

The Edmonton Oilers avoided elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Goaltending has been an issue for the Oilers so far in the series, but it was not in Game 5. Connor Ingram returned to the net for Game 5 after not playing Game 4 […] The post What Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram said after clutch Game 5 performance vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NHL fans rip referees after a brutal hit on Leon Draisaitl goes uncalled as Oilers stay alive with a huge Game 5 win over Anaheim.

Connor McDavid leads Oilers in must-win Game 5, but key issues linger as Edmonton pushes to extend the series in Game 6.

The Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-1 win in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Anaheim Ducks, staving off elimination. Heading into the game with the Ducks, there were questions about the availability of Oilers star Connor McDavid. McDavid played in the game and registered two assists. After the contest, he spoke […] The post Oilers captain Connor McDavid makes 1 thing crystal clear after Game 5 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
