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Oilers: Splitting up McDavid and Draisaitl makes the most sense to start

Leon Draisaitl #29, Connor McDavid #97, Edmonton Oilers Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

The Edmonton Oilers need scoring from their entire lineup in the postseason. While having a star like Connor McDavid play out of his mind is great, the entire lineup needs to get involved.

Thatcher Demko shut down the Oilers in their final game of the regular season. The playoffs are a time when hot goaltending can totally change a series, and if a team is not rolling three or four lines they are going to struggle.

For the Oilers to succeed, splitting up Draisaitl and McDavid makes the most sense.