- ABC News
- October 29, 2024
Connor McDavid is returning to Edmonton to be evaluated for a lower-body injury, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said on Monday night. McDavid left Monday's 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after getting injured just 37 seconds in, during his first shift. The Oilers captain was tripped up by Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski while crossing the blue line and crashed awkwardly into the boards. McDavid left the ice on his own and did not return. The Oilers have two more games on the road trip: Thursday against the Nashville Predators, and Sunday at the Calgary Flames. McDavid will undergo testing on Tuesday, and the team is expected to provide an update after that. McDavid, the reigning Conn Smythe winner as Stanley Cup playoffs MVP, has 10 points so far, including three goals. He is tied for first in points with Leon Draisaitl on the Oilers, who fell to 4-5-1 on the season Monday. McDavid, clearly, was missed. ...