McDavid missed game vs. Golden Knights due to illness
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Connor McDavid was not in the Edmonton Oilers' lineup for Monday's key divisional matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Oilers and Golden Knights are neck-and-neck atop the crowded Pacific Division standings.
McDavid entered Monday's action second in the NHL with 96 points. In the captain's absence, Gaetan Haas was shifted up the lineup to center the club's second line between Tyler Ennis and Zack Kassian.
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