‘We Have No Choice’ — Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Ramps Up Desperation Level as EDM Lives to Fight Another Day
Oilers force Game 6 with a 4-1 win as Leon Draisaitl highlights urgency and desperation in Edmonton’s playoff fight against Anaheim.

Oilers force Game 6 with a 4-1 win as Leon Draisaitl highlights urgency and desperation in Edmonton’s playoff fight against Anaheim.

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. Oilers captain Connor McDavid was a game-time decision due to an injury, but he will suit up for Game 5 on Tuesday. […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid to play do-or-die Game 5 vs Ducks amid injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Through four games, the Anaheim Ducks have done something that only the Florida Panthers have been able to do over the past two Stanley Cup Playoffs, and that’s stop the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks are now up 3-1 in the series as the series shifts back to Edmonton, and a big reason is how Lukas […] The post How Ducks’ Lukas Dostal managed Connor McDavid’s speed in vital Game 4 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk does not share the Edmonton Oilers' suspicions about the Anaheim Ducks' OT win in Game 4.

Connor McDavid’s status clouds a must-win Game 5 as the Oilers face elimination, needing a comeback to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Social media links veteran NHL coach Bruce Cassidy with the Edmonton Oilers after he expressed his interest in winning a Stanley Cup in Canada.

Connor McDavid has not been operating at full health for the Edmonton Oilers in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks — and his absence from morning skate ahead of a potential elimination Game 5 is not a great sign. “No sign of Connor McDavid as the Oilers morning skate begins at […] The post Oilers superstar Connor McDavid’s absence from morning skate rings alarm bells appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, a major coup for the second-year player. On Tuesday, the NHL began announcing the finalists for all of its end-of-season awards. First up is the Ted Lindsay Award, which is the most outstanding player as voted by the players. Given […] The post Macklin Celebrini Named Finalist for Major NHL Award appeared first on HEAVY.
Edmonton Oilers icon Craig MacTavish speaks his mind about franchise superstar Connor McDavid's underwhelming showing against the Anaheim Ducks.

It’s been just over a week since the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs commenced — and the Edmonton Oilers are already down to their last loss. Trailing 3-1 against the Anaheim Ducks after back-to-back defeats on the road, the Oil will need to win three games in a row if they hope to keep the dream […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch drops truth bomb ahead of do-or-die Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oilers face elimination as Connor McDavid's former teammate Troy Stecher points to fatigue and heavy mileage behind Edmonton’s playoff struggles.

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will provide hockey fans with plenty of excitement as their favorite stars battle for the ultimate prize. The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predictions and Results appeared first on HEAVY.

Mark Messier explains Oilers’ defensive issues as Connor McDavid and team face elimination against Ducks in Game 5.

Bruce Cassidy calls Oilers’ controversial Game 4 overtime goal “odd,” as Edmonton faces elimination and coaching rumors begin to swirl.

Former NHL defenseman shares timely reminder for the Edmonton Oilers to give it their all after devastating Game 4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of elimination against the Anaheim Ducks, making Game 5 crucial for them. Here's how to watch the game.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm is not convinced by the Ducks' OT goal that gave Anaheim a 3-1 lead in Round 1.

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. Ryan Poehling scored a controversial goal in overtime, and the Ducks beat the Oilers 4-3 in […] The post Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responds to Ducks’ controversial Game 4 OT goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry discussed the controversial overtime goal that earned the Anaheim Ducks a Game 4 win.

Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm and Kris Knoblauch had strong reactions to the controversial OT goal in their Game 4 loss.

Former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy admits he was “caught off guard” after shockingly getting fired late in the season. The Golden Knights fired Cassidy, their Stanley Cup-winning head coach, on March 29, with just eight games to go in the regular season, following a three-game losing skid. The Golden Knights replaced Cassidy […] The post Bruce Cassidy ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Late-Season Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored just four points in four games, and questions about his status are growing bigger.

Controversial OT call vs Ducks leaves Oilers down 3-1 as refs explain the decision and Connor McDavid faces rising pressure to keep the season alive.

Oilers hit statistical lows after Game 4 loss to Ducks, falling behind 3-1 as Edmonton faces elimination in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
