Connor McDavid suffers devastating injury just before the playoffs
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Samer Dagher
Apr 9, 2024 (2:38 PM)
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Photo credit: Sportsnet
The Edmonton Oilers were struck with some bad news today announcing that Connor McDavid has suffered an injury right before the playoffs.
"The @EdmontonOilers Connor McDavid is NOT on the ice today for a full practice."
Edmonton Oilers standout Connor McDavid is listed as day-to-day following a suspected lower-body injury, according to coach Kris Knoblauch on Tuesday.
McDavid's availability for Wednesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights remains uncertain.
"The @EdmontonOilers today:
RNH-Draisaitl-Hyman
Kane-Henrique-Foegele
Holloway-McLeod-Perry
Janmark-Carrick/Ryan-Brown
Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Ceci
Kulak-Desharnais
Stecher
Skinner
Pickard."
RNH-Draisaitl-Hyman
Kane-Henrique-Foegele
Holloway-McLeod-Perry
Janmark-Carrick/Ryan-Brown
Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Ceci
Kulak-Desharnais
Stecher
Skinner
Pickard."
Reportedly, the injury occurred in the final minutes of Edmonton's game against the Calgary Flames last Saturday, as per Sportsnet's Mark Spector. The Oilers are taking cautious measures with McDavid's injury, though it's believed to be minor.
Throughout the season, McDavid has showcased his exceptional talent, accumulating 130 points from 31 goals and 99 assists in 74 games.
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Oilers star Connor McDavid sidelined day-to-day
Oilers star Connor McDavid sidelined day-to-day
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