Edmonton Oilers assess Connor McDavid before elimination game against Ducks
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will be a game-time decision for Tuesday’s crucial Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks as he manages an ongoing ankle injury.
The Canadian franchise faces imminent elimination from the playoffs after falling 3-1 behind in the tense postseason series.
The NHL’s regular-season points leader sustained his ankle issue during the second matchup and has appeared visibly hindered on the ice since.
Despite the lingering physical problem, the prolific forward has still managed to register one goal and three assists throughout the tie.
Additional fitness concerns for Edmonton
The Oilers must also make a late assessment on the availability of fellow center Jason Dickinson.
Dickinson is currently battling a lower-body injury that previously forced him out of action for the second and third games.
He successfully returned to the ice for Game 4, but his ongoing participation remains uncertain ahead of Tuesday’s must-win encounter.
A defeat against the Californian outfit would abruptly end Edmonton’s hopes of keeping their Stanley Cup ambitions alive.
