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‘I felt bad for both of them tonight’: Connor McDavid defends Oilers’ goalie duo after blowout loss to Stars
‘I felt bad for both of them tonight’: Connor McDavid defends Oilers’ goalie duo after blowout loss to Stars
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Daily Faceoff
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In a tough matchup, Connor McDavid stood up for his teammates following the Edmonton Oilers' challenging 8-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Both goalies, Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, faced significant pressure and numerous shots, which ultimately led to the disappointing result. McDavid acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, expressing empathy for both players, who were left to contend with the relentless Stars offense.
The Oilers struggled on defense, and McDavid noted that the team collectively needs to take accountability for the outcome of the game. He emphasized that the blame should not solely rest on Skinner and Pickard, as the entire team failed to provide adequate support in front of them. McDavid's leadership was on display as he urged his teammates to regroup and focus on improvement moving forward.
The game unfolded with the Stars taking control early, scoring multiple goals and overwhelming the Oilers' defense. Despite the loss, McDavid's message was clear: it's crucial to stay united and learn from their mistakes. The Oilers will need to regroup quickly, as their season continues and the pressure to perform mounts, especially with leadership figures like McDavid looking to guide the way.
The Oilers struggled on defense, and McDavid noted that the team collectively needs to take accountability for the outcome of the game. He emphasized that the blame should not solely rest on Skinner and Pickard, as the entire team failed to provide adequate support in front of them. McDavid's leadership was on display as he urged his teammates to regroup and focus on improvement moving forward.
The game unfolded with the Stars taking control early, scoring multiple goals and overwhelming the Oilers' defense. Despite the loss, McDavid's message was clear: it's crucial to stay united and learn from their mistakes. The Oilers will need to regroup quickly, as their season continues and the pressure to perform mounts, especially with leadership figures like McDavid looking to guide the way.