Will Connor McDavid play vs. Ducks in Game 5 with injury?
The Edmonton Oilers superstar has an injury ahead of Game 5. Will he play?
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are on the brink in their playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks ... and it's possible McDavid could miss Game 5 or play hurt in it. Here's what we know: The superstar has a goal and three assists in the series, but on Tuesday, with Game 5 looming, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters that McDavid is a game-time decision with an injury.
What's the injury? There's been no reporting on that yet, so we'll update here when we know more. Either way, it's horrible news for the Oilers, who need to stave off elimination in three straight if they want to move on in the postseason.
Connor McDavid is a "game time decision" for the Oilers tonight, per Kris Knoblauch ā Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 28, 2026 Oof. We'll see what happens on Tuesday night. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Connor McDavid injury update: Will he play in Oilers - Ducks Game 5?