McDavid, Draisaitl concerned Oilers' Cup window closing after 1st-round loss

The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference First Round in six games, ending with a 5-2 loss in Game 6, a significant drop after reaching the Stanley Cup Final in each of the two previous seasons. Stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both expressed concern that the organization has 'taken a step back,' with McDavid calling the team 'an average team with high expectations.' Edmonton finished the regular season 41-30-11, second in the Pacific Division, but struggled with consistency throughout the year.