Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have led the Edmonton Oilers deep into the second round, but they face elimination tonight against the Vancouver Canucks.
Captain McDavid is clear about the importance of tonight's game as the Oilers try to overcome years of playoff disappointments.
"I can stand up here and give you all the cliches you guys want to hear but we gotta win one game tonight and that's just what it comes down to."
With fans watching at home, it would be heartbreaking for the Oilers to lose to their close rivals. Given how tight the series has been, it promises to be a great game.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are facing elimination on home ice against the Vancouver Canucks tonight after their last-minute loss left them trailing for a third time in this series!
The stakes are higher than ever in Alberta, and McDavid will need to be an incredible leader to help his team beat the Canucks.
Who do you think will win this series between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers?