It is uncertain when exactly McDavid was injured; he had six shifts in the second period against Winnipeg, with his final shift lasting 18 seconds before returning to the bench at 19:03. McDavid spoke with Oilers head athletic therapist T.D. Forss on the bench before the end of the period and did not return for the third.

The Edmonton Oilers have three games left in March, but superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are unlikely to suit up for any of those matchups, according to Daily Faceoff’s Jason Gregor.

The Edmonton Oilers have finally kicked it into gear this week. After a sluggish start out of the 4 Nations break, they have won four of their last five games to jump back into contention for the Pacific Division title.