Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was ruled out of Monday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets early in the first period with a lower-body injury, the Oilers announced.
While trying to secure the puck on the opening faceoff, McDavid appeared to trip before landing on his back and sliding into the wall. His shift lasted 37 seconds.
Connor McDavid (lower body) will not return for the #Oilers tonight.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 28, 2024
McDavid has tallied three goals and seven assists through nine games this season.
Losing McDavid, who won the 2024 Conn Smythe winner as playoffs MVP, would be a huge blow for an Oilers squad chasing last season’s success while battling back from an 0-3 start.
Edmonton is 4-4-1 and sits in fifth in the Pacific Division.
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