McDavid out 1-2 weeks with upper-body injury
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will miss one-to-two weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Sunday.
McDavid sustained the ailment Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets and didn't take a single shift during overtime. The injury timeline jeopardizes his status for next Sunday's Heritage Classic against the Calgary Flames, which will be played outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium.
It's unclear what McDavid's exact ailment is, but he appeared to favor his side during his final shift Saturday.
this was connor mcdavid’s final shift in the 3rd period. he reached for this left hip/side/back as he entered the offensive zone and did so again as he left the ice. pic.twitter.com/e5XEWojaM0
— zach (@zjlaing) October 22, 2023
The reigning MVP finished the contest with two assists in 20:48 of playing time, giving him at least a point in all five appearances this season. The loss dropped Edmonton to 1-3-1 on the young campaign.
McDavid has only missed two games over the past three campaigns. In 82 appearances last season, he set career highs with 64 goals and 153 points.