The Edmonton Oilers are considered one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but their two best players are dealing with injuries as the playoffs approach. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are expected to miss at least the team's next few games.

EDMONTON — Already missing Leon Draisaitl because of an injury, albeit one that’s believed to be minor, things went from bad to worse for the Edmonton Oilers when they started Thursday’s third period without Connor McDavid.

The Oilers have won just four (two in overtime) of their last 12 games entering Sunday's matchup against the New York Rangers. Edmonton has a 38-24-4 record through 66 games, sitting third in its division but still seven points ahead of fourth-place Vancouver.