Oilers' Sekera out remainder of series

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera will be out for the remainder of the team's second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Todd McLellan announced on Sunday.

Sekera was forced to leave Game 5 after taking a hit from Ryan Getzlaf after playing just 1:54.

The 30-year-old's omission was felt during the team's heart-breaking double-overtime loss in Game 5 as his injury forced Adam Larsson to play a league-high 44:58, while the remaining five defenders also played over 27:30.

Sekera has blocked the third most shots per game among all Oilers players and has averaged 21:10 of ice time in the postseason, the fifth highest mark on the team.

Game 6 goes Sunday night, with the Oilers needing a win to avoid elimination.