Connor McDavid makes a strong statement about the Oilers' resolve after their loss vs. Stars in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals

Connor McDavid dismissed suggestions that the Edmonton Oilers ’ Game 1 collapse against the Dallas Stars reflects a pattern of giving up leads. Asked about the Oilers' failure to capitalize on a 3-1 lead entering the third period, McDavid called the 6-3 loss in the Western Conference Final opener a "one-off," not a trend.

The Dallas Stars reeled off a whopping five unanswered goals in the third period of Wednesday's Western Conference Finals matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, erasing a 3-1 deficit to pull off a wild 6-3 victory.