After a loss to the Anaheim Ducks last night, Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle are taking some time off to enjoy the pampering at Amangiri during their offseason. In the latest NHL news roundup, the blog catches up on his activities during the bye weeks, and they discuss the team’s next move.
Connor McDavid revealed he played through a fracture in his foot and ankle during the Oilers' six-game first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks, affecting his speed. McDavid and Leon Draisaitl expressed serious concerns about the organization's direction, stating the team has taken big steps backward. McDavid, signed through 2027-28, said he wants to win in Edmonton but acknowledged the team must improve significantly over the next two years.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has defended the ruling that upheld Ryan Poehling's overtime goal for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers, stating it was absolutely the correct call. The goal, which gave the Ducks a 4-3 win and a 3-1 series lead, was extensively reviewed due to questions about whether the puck fully crossed the goal line. Bettman cited the technology and cameras inside the net as proof the goal was valid.
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime during NHL Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead. Connor McDavid questioned the legitimacy of the game-winning goal, which required a lengthy review. With elimination looming, the Oilers must respond quickly as controversy and pressure build ahead of a must-win Game 5 situation.
