Gemma Karstens-Smith Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) skates after the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck May 03, 2021 - 10:58 PM VANCOUVER - Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have accomplished their first goal of the season â making the playoffs. A 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday cemented Edmonton's spot in the post-season but the Oilers captain said the hard work is far from over. âYour first goal every season is to play in the playoffs. Thatâs step one and weâve been able to do that," McDavid said. "Now we just need to continue working on our game and pay attention to details and get ready for the playoffs.â