Oilers already in playoff mode ahead of Kings series

The hardware collected by Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl the past several years would require a mammoth trophy case.

As the Oilers prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday to kick off the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, that dynamic duo is well aware that the time has come to lead the squad to more team success.

Despite all achieved by McDavid, who is in his seventh NHL season,