Oilers coach says McDavid a game-time decision, Ingram back in net for Game 5
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said captain Connor McDavid is a game-time decision for Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks, while goaltender Connor Ingram will return to the net. The Oilers trail the series 3-1, with McDavid dealing with an ankle injury and not participating in Tuesday's morning skate. Despite discomfort, McDavid has recorded points in the last two games. Jason Dickinson is also a game-time decision after missing two games due to injury.
- ▪Connor McDavid is a game-time decision for Game 5 due to an ankle injury sustained in Game 2.
- ▪Connor Ingram will start in goal for the Oilers in Game 5 after being pulled in Game 4.
- ▪McDavid scored his first goal of the series and had multi-point games in both Game 3 and Game 4.
- ▪Ingram started the first three games, posting a 1-2 record with 14 goals allowed.
- ▪Jason Dickinson, returning from injury, is also a game-time decision for Game 5.
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Open this photo in gallery:Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, right, shoots as Anaheim Ducks defenceman John Carlson, left, defends during Game 4 of their first round playoff series on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.Kyusung Gong/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountEdmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch says captain Connor McDavid is a game-time decision and that Connor Ingram will return to the net for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.Edmonton trails three games to one in the best-of-seven series.McDavid didn’t participate in Tuesday’s morning skate.
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