EDMONTON — Despite facing a formidable opponent with 100 points and playing under the watchful eye of the Prime Minister, the Edmonton Oilers’ game took a dramatic turn when Connor McDavid was injured and couldn’t return. This overshadowed the rest of the evening’s events.
McDavid left the game in the second period after receiving a stick to his ribs or wrist from Josh Morrissey. The exact nature of the injury remains unclear, with the team only describing it as a “lower-body injury.” Coach Kris Knoblauch offered no further details after the game.
Post-game, McDavid was seen without any visible support like a sling or cast, and he was observed smiling and interacting with a teammate’s child. Knoblauch also managed a few chuckles during his media briefing, suggesting that McDavid’s injury might not be severe.
Adding to the challenges, the Oilers were already without Leon Draisaitl due to an undisclosed injury. Later in the game, goalie Stuart Skinner was also sidelined by a concussion spotter. Despite these setbacks, Edmonton rallied and scored a late goal, ultimately losing 4-3 in overtime to the Jets, with Kyle Connor scoring the decisive goal on his 13th shot of the game.
