McDavid a game-time call for Game 5 Tuesday
Key takeaways
- Connor Mc David is a game-time decision for the Edmonton Oilers ahead of a must-win Game 5 in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against Anaheim on Tuesday.
- The Oilers face elimination trailing the Ducks 3-1 in their best-of-seven.
- "Any time you're missing someone, you need someone stepping up," said Knoblouch of Edmonton adjusting amid injury struggles.
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Connor Mc David is a game-time decision for the Edmonton Oilers ahead of a must-win Game 5 in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against Anaheim on Tuesday.
The Oilers face elimination trailing the Ducks 3-1 in their best-of-seven. Edmonton's captain was absent from the team's morning skate earlier Tuesday, after which coach Kris Knoblouch confirmed Mc David's uncertain status for that evening.
"Any time you're missing someone, you need someone stepping up," said Knoblouch of Edmonton adjusting amid injury struggles. "We do have some guys who are banged up, and they continue to play and do the best they can do. Ultimately, everyone has to step it up a little bit. Playoffs are a tough time to play. It's tight checking, there's not much room... right now, we need those guys who are healthy to pick up the slack for the guys who can't play like they want to."