Connor McDavid’s Former Teammate Explains Why Oilers Are Badly Struggling in 2026 Playoffs
Oilers face elimination as Connor McDavid's former teammate Troy Stecher points to fatigue and heavy mileage behind Edmonton’s playoff struggles.

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

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

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

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.

Connor McDavid backs Tristan Jarry after Game 4 loss as Oilers face elimination and search for answers in must-win Game 5.

Oilers' controversial ending creates trouble, including Connor McDavid's future sportingnews.com

The Colorado Avalanche had the chance to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Los Angeles kept things close with Colorado in the early stages of this series. However, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are where the stars shine the brightest. And Nathan MacKinnon may have been the brightest star on the ice in Game 4. […] The post Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NHL fans viciously criticize Connor McDavid's decisions after the Edmonton Oilers lose Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks.

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton lost Game 2 in a thrilling contest, and are hoping to regain the series lead on Friday night. However, they will once again be without veteran forward Jason Dickinson. Dickinson played in Game 1, scoring twice in Edmonton’s win. But he missed […] The post Oilers get unfortunate Jason Dickinson injury update before Ducks Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NHLer flags a key concern that could shape the Oilers’ playoff series vs. Ducks after Connor McDavid’s quiet start.

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks is set for Friday night. After a win in Game 1, the Oilers lost Game 2 as the powerplay struggled. As Game 3 approaches, Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke to the media about special teams and their impact on the […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid drops truth bomb ahead of Game 3 vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It was almost code red for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans when Connor McDavid collided with teammate Mattias Ekholm and went down the tunnel with an injury during Wednesday night’s game. McDavid has played more hockey over the past 24 months than anyone else, and seeing him ailing is going to scare plenty of […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch ‘not concerned’ about Connor McDavid amid Game 2 injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.


Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers failed to build a 2-0 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after splitting two games at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, against the Anaheim Ducks. But the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner knows better than to panic after Edmonton’s 6-4 loss to … The post Connor McDavid had a confident message after Game 2 heartbreaker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Kris Knoblauch backs Connor McDavid to fix power-play struggles as Oilers fall to Ducks in Game 2, with series tied 1-1.

Edmonton Oilers fans could get good injury news regarding Connor McDavid, if the opinion of one Medical Expert proves correct. The post Oilers, McDavid Could Get Good Injury News, Medical Expert appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Edmonton Oilers once again failed to score a powerplay goal in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, and they’ll now head to California without home-ice advantage following a 6-4 loss at Rogers Place on Wednesday night. Despite having the best man advantage unit in the 2025-26 regular season, which converted […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series now heads back to Southern California tied at one game apiece. But the Oilers can breathe a sigh of relief, as Connor McDavid is downplaying the apparent lower-body injury he suffered late in the game. “Yeah, […] The post What Oilers’ Connor McDavid said about injury scare after Game 2 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Connor McDavid eases injury fears after Game 2 loss as Oilers look to fix special teams issues against Ducks in tied playoff series.

Oilers' Connor McDavid injury pain added to by costly mistake vs. Ducks sportingnews.com

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping this is the year they finally breakthrough in the playoffs and take home the Stanley Cup. They have come close the last two seasons as they have lost both years in the final to the Florida Panthers.The position on the Oilers that is once again the topic of discussion in […] The post Oilers Connected to Former Stanley Cup Winning Goalie appeared first on Heavy Sports.


Ex-NHL coach shares a Hail Mary plan for Ducks to limit McDavid and Draisaitl after Oilers edge Game 1, setting up crucial Game 2 showdown.
