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Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, centre, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the third period of Game 3 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Edmonton’s McDavid, Draisaitl sit out practice ahead of Game 4 against Anaheim

Apr 25, 2026 | 2:39 PM

ANAHEIM — Oilers captain Connor McDavid and top forward Leon Draisaitl didn’t skate in Edmonton’s practice ahead of Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.

The Ducks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 following a 7-4 victory in Game 3.

McDavid scored his first goal and also had an assist for his first multi-point game of the playoffs. He rolled his ankle in the second period of Game 2, but finished the game.

Draisaitl missed the last 14 games of the regular season with a knee injury. He leads the Oilers in playoff points with a goal and five assists.