EDMONTON – Never say die. As long as there is a game to play, Connor McDavid [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/connor-mcdavids-wife-lauren-makes-big-announcement] will fight till the last possible moment to help the Edmonton Oilers [https://www.nhl.com/oilers/] pull off a victory. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] team site to never miss the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day] coverage, and more [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players]. Saturday night didn’t end the way Oilers fans would have liked. Fret not – for there is still hope. Some fans might lose hope, but McDavid has only ever had his mind on one thing: the Stanley Cup. TRENDING OILERS STORIES Oilers Jake Walman And His Unique Pettiness [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c0872707-18c8-4410-9f45-94e961e7735d.webp] Oilers Jake Walman And His Unique Pettiness EDMONTON – Every player brings something unique to the team. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-jake-walman-and-his-unique-pettiness] Oilers ‘Stress Chickens’: Why You Need One And Where To Get Them [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-stress-chickens-why-you-need-one-and-where-to-get-them] What Do Oilers Fans Chant? Playoffs Edition [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/what-do-oilers-fans-chant-playoffs-edition] 'We Are In The Final For A Reason': Corey Perry Keeps Oilers' Cup Final Loss In Perspective [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/we-are-in-the-final-for-a-reason-corey-perry-keeps-oilers-cup-final-loss-in-perspective] Oilers Game 5 Starting Goalie Revealed [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-game-5-starting-goalie-revealed] 'We Brought Ourselves From the Dead': Connor McDavid Inspires With Powerful Speech [https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/MjAzOTQ4ODM5NDUzODYxMzcx/usatsi_22388444_168401874_lowres.jpg] 'We Brought Ourselves From the Dead': Connor McDavid Inspires With Powerful Speech Connor McDavid knows how to help his teammates elevate their game. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/we-brought-ourselves-from-the-dead-connor-mcdavid-inspires-with-powerful-speech] They’ve been in much worse positions. Last year, the Oilers grabbed their first win in Game 4. This year, the series was tied 2-2 heading back to Edmonton. Now the Oilers find themselves in the familiar position of being down 3-2 in the series. Their backs are against the wall once again. Connor McDavid In Game 5 (Sergei Belski-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/aa61a038-ee32-44b6-b6e8-c55db880c8e9.jpeg] Connor McDavid In Game 5 (Sergei Belski-Imagn Images) But the Oilers can draw on another generational player for inspiration, and an even more dangerous thing – hope. Sidney Crosby [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/3-amazing-stats-penguins-sidney-crosby-can-hit-next-season] won his first Stanley Cup under similar circumstances to McDavid. His Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins]were having a Cup Final rematch against the Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/]. And, similarly to that series, the Penguins dropped Game 5 by a 5-0 score. Then, they won Games 6 & 7. Will McDavid and the Oilers follow the same script? Or will they go down with the ship in Game 6? If I were a betting man, I wouldn’t bet against McDavid. Add us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwn-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] favourites, and never miss a story.
