Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid stated unequivocally that there was 'never a doubt' he would be on the ice for Game 5 of their playoff series, according to post-game comments reported by TSN and Sportsnet on April 28, 2026.
McDavid, who had been listed as a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury, played 22 minutes and recorded two assists in the Oilers' 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The win gave Edmonton a 3-2 series lead.
'I was going to play. There was never a doubt in my mind,' McDavid told reporters after the game. 'You prepare all year for these moments. You don't miss them.'
The Oilers captain now has 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists) in the series. Game 6 is scheduled for April 30 in Los Angeles.
