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Is Connor McDavid playing tonight? Oilers injury news leaves doubt for Game 5 vs. Ducks
TL;DR
Connor McDavid's status for Game 5 against the Ducks is uncertain due to injury, raising concerns for the Oilers as they face elimination. The Oilers have struggled without him, winning only one game this year without a point from McDavid.
Key points
- Connor McDavid's status is in doubt for Game 5
- Oilers face elimination with a 3-1 series deficit
- Oilers have struggled without McDavid this season
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The Edmonton Oilers certainly don't want to be without their captain on Tuesday night with their season on the line.
The Anaheim Ducks hold a 3-1 series lead, and injury has left Connor McDavid's status in doubt for Game 5.
The Oilers have only won one game all year in which McDavid didn't record a point -- that was actually Game 1 of this series. They didn't do it the entire regular season.
An Edmonton team with no McDavid on Tuesday night would be in a really tough spot.
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Is Connor McDavid playing tonight?
McDavid's status is still up in the air for Tuesday night.
McDavid wasn't at the Oilers' morning skate on Tuesday.
When head coach Kris Knoblauch was asked about it by reporters, he said McDavid is a game-time decision for Game 5 against the Ducks.
Elsewhere in the forward group, Jason Dickinson is also a game-time decision.
Q&A
Is Connor McDavid playing in Game 5 against the Ducks?
Connor McDavid's participation in Game 5 is uncertain due to injury.
What is the series score between the Oilers and Ducks?
The Anaheim Ducks lead the series 3-1 against the Edmonton Oilers.
How have the Oilers performed without Connor McDavid this season?
The Oilers have only won one game this season when McDavid did not record a point.