Kevin Bieksa Calls Out Oilers Players and Evander Kane For Not Defending McDavid and Draisaitl

Former NHLer and current analyst on Hockey Night in Canada Kevin Bieksa called out the Edmonton Oilers' players, including Evander Kane, for not defending McDavid and Draisaitl in a tough loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Last night, the Oilers fell shot against the Leafs and lost to a whopping 6-3. What was more disturbing to see was Toronto getting rough with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and seeing no response from the Oilers.

Kevin Bieksa calls out Evander Kane and the rest of the Edmonton Oilers for failing to protect Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid after tough defeat in Toronto

After two periods, the Oilers already had a 5-0 deficit. Toronto was rough with McDavid and Draisaitl. They didn't leave the Oilers' stars any room on the ice and were very physical.


Kevin Bieksa, in an intervention during the game's second intermission, called out the rest of the Oilers' players for failling to defend their star players.


Evander Kane must take a part of the blame. He's not alone in this situation, but he must understand that stepping in for your top players isn't an option, especially this close to the playoffs!

Last night, it even led to an altercation with Draisaitl on the bench!

However, despite that tough night, Kane managed to score an assist, during a powerplay.

Without McDavid and Draisaitl, the Oilers wouldn't be where they're at now. In the playoffs, if their teammates don't step up when they get roughed up, it's hard to imagine they'll win a Stanley Cup this season.

More to come.

As seen on Daily Hockey Dose - Kane Gets Called Out By Kevin Bieksa After Two Terrible Periods