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.

Connor McDavid returned to the Edmonton Oilers lineup against the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers' captain missed the last eight ...

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