Fans of the Edmonton Oilers have spent the last week searching for answers on the team's early exit from the NHL playoffs. But captain Connor McDavid said he's still processing the loss.

The Edmonton Oilers have gone 3-1-1 without McDavid.

Reflecting on his first four-goal game in the NHL, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid says that just hours before faceoff he was texting with a childhood buddy who served up some tips on offence for the reigning Art Ross Trophy winner.