Connor McDavid looks for his first trip to the conference finals in the NHL as the Oilers face the Ducks in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night. The Oilers crushed the Ducks in Game 6, 7-1, to force the deciding final game, which is set for 10 p.m. ET in Anaheim.
Oilers vs. Ducks, NHL playoffs 2017: Start time, TV channel, and live stream for Game 7
The Ducks can’t really lose another Game 7, can they?
Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images
McDavid has lived up to the hype in his first two seasons with the Oilers, including a league-leading 100 points during the 2016-17 regular season. He hasn’t been as productive in the playoffs with nine points in 12 games, but others have stepped up to put the team just a game away from advancing to the next round.
Leon Draisaitl has been the biggest star for the Oilers with six goals and 10 assists. The 21-year-old may not be a star on the level of McDavid, but he’s proving to be a strong complement to Edmonton’s speedy cornerstone. Mark Letestu (11 points) and Patrick Maroon (eight points) have also been productive, while Cam Talbot (.924 save percentage) has been fantastic in goal.
The Ducks are looking to avoid blowing a 3-2 series lead for the fifth consecutive postseason. It’s been an incredible run of poor fortune for Anaheim, which has gotten knocked out four straight years by losing Games 6 and 7. The Ducks already got blown out in Game 6, so now the pressure is on.
Western Conference semifinal, Game 7
Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks
Time: 10 p.m. ET
TV: NBCSN, SN, TVAS
Stream: NBCSports.com
See More:
