Although Knoblauch did not provide an exact time for the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner's return to action, he further allayed fears of Connor McDavid missing time in the upcoming NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, which the Oilers are very much expected to make.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman provided an update on the injury status of Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl before the Oilers' 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken. Speaking on Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" segment, Friedman said the team does not expect either player to miss any time in the playoffs.

EDMONTON -- Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, the second- and fourth-leading scorers in the NHL this season, each is expected to be out up to a week for the Edmonton Oilers.