The Edmonton Oilers introduced that their captain, Connor McDavid, was damage tonight (Oct. 28) towards the Columbus Blue Jackets and won’t return to the sport. The workforce talked about that McDavid was coping with a lower-body harm. He solely had a 37-second shift earlier than exiting the sport.
Connor McDavid (decrease physique) is not going to return for the #Oilers tonight.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 28, 2024
McDavid had a clumsy fall as he tried to assault the zone, attempting to keep up possession of the puck as he chipped it previous a Blue Jackets defender. He took longer than standard to rise up and didn’t keep out to complete his shift. As he went again to the bench, it appeared as if he was favouring his left leg. He remained on the bench for a number of minutes earlier than heading to the dressing room.
McDavid, who’s 27 years outdated, has three objectives and 7 assists for ten factors by 9 video games this season. Throughout his profession, he has scored 338 objectives and added 654 assists for 992 factors by 654 video games which comes out to a 1.52 points-per-game common. The Oilers have began the season 4-4-1, and after a gradual begin have discovered themselves taking part in a stronger recreation as they attempt to climb their method again to the highest of the Pacific Division.
This story is creating, and we’ll proceed to replace you on McDavid’s standing as extra information turns into accessible.
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