McDavid says getting over Edmonton’s Game 7 loss to Florida in Stanley Cup final will take time [Video]

The sting of losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final lingered for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

While the deep playoff run capped a roller-coaster season for the team, the Oilers ultimately fell short of their goal when they were beaten 2-1 by the Florida Panthers on Monday, said centre Leon Draisaitl.

“It’s obviously disappointing, it’s frustrating,” he said. “There’s only one team that can win, unfortunately. But I’m very proud of what we’ve been through this year.”

Getting over the loss will take time, added fellow Oiler Connor McDavid, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the playoffs.

“There were lots of happy moments throughout these playoffs, for sure,” he said. “A lot of great moments that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”