In must-win game without Nurse, Oilers going all-in with McDavid-Draisaitl - Sportsnet

Down 3-2 and playing on the road without their top defenceman, putting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together on a line is the go-to move for any coach in a situation as desperate as Jay Woodcroft’s.

LOS ANGELES  Other than the fact the lines have changed, No. 1 defenceman Darnell Nurse will watch the game in street clothes, and the Edmonton Oilers are facing a high-pressure elimination game toni… [+3674 chars]

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