Here was Ottawa’s defensive corps at the start of the game:
The lack of top-end skill and experience, combined with both Erik Karlsson and Mark Stone out of the lineup — the circumstances to be facing Connor McDavid couldn’t have been any more dangerous. The Oilers superstar had his way with the Ottawa Senators in this game, with his four points surging Edmonton ahead for the 6-2 win. With the loss, Ottawa is now officially out of the playoff race.
Edmonton’s dominance showed early, pouring eighteen shots on goal by the first intermission.