After yet another embarrassing loss Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and head coach Kris Knoblauch have sent the team a wake-up call. The <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/connor-mcdavid-could-add-to-nhl-history-in-today-game-vs-alex-ovechkin-and-the-capitals' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Oilers and McDavid had big expectations heading into today's game against the Capitals.</a> Unfortunately, things did not go according to plan for the Oilers, as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals won decisively. In the win for the Capitals Ovechkin crept three goals closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. The loss marks a second in a row for the Edmonton Oilers who have struggled to show signs of life after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. After the game head coach Kris Knoblauch and captain Connor McDavid spoke about what has gone wrong and how to get back on track. <h3>Connor McDavid & Kris Knoblauch Send A Wake Up Call To The Edmonton Oilers</h3> During their post-game press conference, both McDavid and Knoblauch were not pleased with the results or the effort of the team. Knoblauch when speaking to the media focused on the Oilers' lack of pace and ability to skate with the Washington Capitals. According to Knoblauch, what normally is one of the Oilers' biggest strengths did not shine through today. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1893771511774798250'> </a></blockquote></div> Then it was McDavid's turn and he decided to comment more on the team's effort levels saying that a break can be a gift or a curse depending on the team and for the Oilers right now it seems like a curse. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1893767790802206814'> </a></blockquote></div> While this loss to the Capitals is a frustrating moment for the Oilers they still remain second in the Pacific Division and in a good spot heading into the final third of the season. They will now have an opportunity to get back in the win column on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.