Overview
- Edmonton cut Anaheim’s series lead to 3-2 with a 4-1 Game 5 win that sets up Game 6 in Anaheim.
- McDavid, who skipped morning practice and was listed as a game-time call, played and logged two assists.
- The Oilers seized control early with a 3-0 burst in the first 11 minutes from Vasily Podkolzin, Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl.
- Defenseman Evan Bouchard had three points, which coach Kris Knoblauch praised as his best performance of the series.
- Heavy reports McDavid’s two points tie Patrick Kane for the most in playoff elimination games at 25.