Vegas Golden Knights answer reasons for playoff loss to Oilers, reveal injuries

In the playoffs any team has stars playing through pain, and it's all about who can preserve the most. Both McDavid and Draisaitl are speculated to be playing through injuries as well right now.

In terms of explaining the loss to the Oilers, Vegas's star players didn't have much of an explanation. Most chalked it up to bounces going Edmonton's way and insisting they were right in the games.

Losing in 5 games doesn't exactly signal a close series, and it wasn't. The Oilers controlled play for the vast majority of the series, and deserved the win - they didn't get bounces.

Two key players addressed their injuries, and more is being reported by NHL insiders. Alex Pietrangelo confirmed he missed a game due to extreme illness, Brayden McNabb confirmed he was playing hurt, and Mark Stone confirmed he was injured by Corey Perry.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed on today's edition of 32 Thoughts that Vegas goalie Adin Hill was also playing hurt in the series.

With so many injuries to key players, Vegas was banged up and against an undeniable Oilers team. All teams have players playing with injury, but the Oilers still dominated and were the last ones standing.

Now, they'll get a critical extended break to rest and recover before the Western Conference Finals.