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Connor McDavid Addresses Health Concerns After Oilers' Game 4 Loss
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The Edmonton Oilers entered Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks looking to even their first-round series after dropping Game 3 on the road.
Instead, the back-to-back Stanley Cup runner-ups left Honda Center facing elimination following a 4-3 overtime loss on a controversial goal.
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The Oilers built leads of 2-0 and 3-2, but the Anaheim Ducks responded each time. Ryan Poehling's overtime winner , confirmed after a lengthy review, pushed Anaheim to a 3-1 series advantage.
Oilers captain Connor McDavid finished the game with two assists, both coming on the power play, but his production this postseason has not matched his usual standards.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavidJerome Miron-Imagn Images
In four first-round games, McDavid has just one goal and four points. He had two goals and seven total points in three games against Anaheim in the regular season.
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After the game, McDavid was asked directly about his health, with speculation growing around whether something is limiting his play.
"I feel — we're all doing the best we can out there. We're all working and trying to get it done," McDavid said.
When pressed further about his condition a moment later, McDavid shifted the focus away from himself.
"It's not really about Connor McDavid here, it's about two teams that are trying to figure each other out," McDavid said when asked if anything is limiting his production. "They're playing well, and we have another level as a group. I still feel there were some good signs tonight."
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The Oilers will return home for Game 5 needing a win to keep their season alive.
"We're in a hole, no doubt about it. Gotta find a way to get a win at home," McDavid said.
Edmonton returns home for Game 5 on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NHL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
