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Oilers Ducks Game 5: McDavid's Playoff Redemption Bid

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The Anaheim Ducks hold a 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in their Western Conference first-round showdown, with Game 5 set for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. DraftKings lists a +102 same-game parlay for Oilers victory, but veteran coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledges goaltending struggles after Tristan Jarry allowed 34 shots in Game 4. Connor McDavid (23 points) and Leon Draisaitl (19 points) face elimination pressure, with McDavid needing just one point to tie Patrick Kane for most career points in elimination games. The Ducks' 25-15 postseason overtime record contrasts with Edmonton's 5-4 Game 5 deficit history, though Oilers have forced Game 6s in three of four prior elimination scenarios since 2023.