McDavid's Oilers Fight for Survival in Game Six

0:00Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid skipped the morning skate before their do-or-die game six against the Anaheim Ducks who lead the first round. Series three games to two. Coach Chris Noblow confirmed only center. Jason Dickinson is a true game time decision while McDavid seems set to play despite a right ankle sprain from game two. That injury happened when McDavid collided with teammate Matthias Ekholm in the second period but the 29-year-old superstar gutted it out and racked up a goal and five assists over the next three games. He's led the NHL and playoff points three of the last four years proving why he's the league's top threat. Oilers players and coaches admit they didn't start sharp putting themselves on the brink against the Ducks team loaded with threats and known for. Comebacks they top the league with 26 regular season rally wins. Anaheim hasn't won a series since beating Edmonton back in 2017 but they're one victory from pulling it off now. In game five Edmonton finally shut down

1:00the Ducks' late surges with a four-to-one win leaning on Goli Conor Ingram while out shooting them early. Stars like McDavid and Leon Draza Edel dominated shifts together with Draza Edel netting two goals and McDavid adding two assists to force this game. Six in Anaheim both squads know every early league counts as the pressure mounts and with Edmonton's back against the wall after two straight Stanley Cup final runs. Expect fireworks tonight to see who advances. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.