To add to the Oilers misery, Connor McDavid tested positive for COVID and likely won’t play tonight. The Oilers are struggling in every facet of the game, and now playing without their top scorer only makes the challenge against a surging Toronto team more difficult. Edmonton will need Draisaitl to be their offensive driver tonight if they any hopes of beating a red-hot Toronto team. Even with McDavid in the lineup Edmonton has struggled against Toronto going 3-6-1 in 10 games in 2021. It is clear the Oilers have not matched the intensity of their opponents early in games.

Source: The Nation January 05, 2022 18:11 UTC