Connor McDavid is not on the ice for the Edmonton Oilers' morning skate ahead of a do-or-die Game 5 on Tuesday.

Win or lose, the Edmonton Oilers will have their best player on the ice when they face elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Thursday.

Head Coach Kris Knoblauch had “no updates” on Draisaitl and Dickinson during his media availability after Monday’s optional pre-game skate, where both forwards weren’t on the ice for the Oilers, but the pair were full participants in Monday’s full practice at Rogers Place and appear close to being ready to begin the series against the Ducks.

A handful of first-round series are nearing their end as the Stanley Cup playoffs continue. The night started with a Game 5 showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. Here's a look at what went down on Wednesday and a glance at Thursday's schedule.

The Carolina Hurricanes return home tonight to attempt to close out their First Round series against the New Jersey Devils. This Eastern Conference matchup has been dominated by the Hurricanes, winning three of the first four games,