The Edmonton Oilers will see their superstar captain Connor McDavid return from a lower-body injury well ahead of schedule.

The Edmonton Oilers will have Connor McDavid back on Wednesday after he recovered quickly from a lower body injury.

Connor McDavid hasn't been one to take longer than he needs to return from injuries, and his latest ankle ailment is no exception. The Edmonton Oilers captain appears poised to make his return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

McDavid left last Monday’s 6-1 loss in Columbus shortly after he was tripped by Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski and crashed into the boards. He was limited to 37 seconds of action and went back to Edmonton for further evaluation the next day.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid offered encouraging news on his recovery from an ankle injury sustained last week against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Initially expected to miss two to three weeks, McDavid’s return now appears likely sooner, although he's probably going to remain out through this week.

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t been overly proud of the start to their 2024-25 season. With a 6-5-1 record, the Oilers stumbled out of the gate, but then faced inj

Playing the part of a good sport and getting a chuckle out of the question, McDavid rolled with the question during an interview but made sure not to offend Oilers fans, who likely wouldn't have wanted him heaping praise on their rival.