EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid decided there was little risk coming back for the Edmonton Oilers against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday after missing the past eight games with a lower-body injury.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid returned from an eight-game absence due to a lower-body injury on Wednesday and recorded ...

But superstar Connor McDavid played for the first time since March 20 after recovering from a lower-body injury. "Kind of a ...

McDavid was originally supposed to return for Friday's game. But amid a slew of injuries, the captain felt his team needed him.

Connor McDavid is officially back. After testing things out in the pre-game skate, the Edmonton Oilers captain feels ready to return to the lineup Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues.