Speaking to the media after practice today, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Connor McDavid was absent today for rest, and also called on their entire roster to be better.

After last season's Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers must be aiming for the Stanley Cup this year. For that, they need to strengthen their goaltending.

Despite the tremendous feats that Connor McDavid has achieved throughout his 10 seasons in the NHL, his career has been underlined by the Edmonton Oilers'

Leon Draisaitl & Connor McDavid each register a goal & an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 defeat to the Ducks to open a three-game homestand at Rogers Place on Tuesday night

On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the Florida Panthers. It was their fifth straight loss since Feb.7.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in a thrilling afternoon contest after returning from their break.

Nikita Kucherov had two assists and the streaking Tampa Bay Lightning beat Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers 4-1.