EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 29 MIN
Connor McDavid INJURY Scare & Oilers Game 2 Meltdown vs Ducks | What Happened?
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The Edmonton Oilers drop a frustrating Game 2 to the Anaheim Ducks 6-4, but the real story is the Connor McDavid injury scare. After a collision with Mattias Ekholm, McDavid headed down the tunnel, leaving Oilers fans holding their breath. While he returned to the ice, the captain remains pointless in the series, and the Oilers' special teams are "taking on water" Host Nick Zararis breaks down the tactical failures in the net-front battle and why the Oilers' defense is struggling to clear the porch against a physical Ducks cycle. We look at the "Freaky Friday" situation where the even-strength scoring is up, but the league's best power play has gone 0-for-6 through two games. Plus, a mental reset for Game 3 as the series shifts to Southern California 04:28 Connor's on-ice decision making 07:02 Oilers power play strategy analysis 12:30 Ducks' defensive strategies analyzed 15:59 Creating offensive pressure in hockey 23:56 Oilers' current power play struggles 25:39 Discussing team defense challenges 28:15 Creating pressure on the rush Connor McDavid INJURY Scare & Oilers Game 2 Meltdown vs Ducks | What Happened? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonoilers.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.Warby Parker It’s the perfect time to upgrade your glasses for spring. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/LOCKEDONNHL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Edmonton Oilers drop a frustrating Game 2 to the Anaheim Ducks 6-4, but the real story is the Connor McDavid injury scare.
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