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 are currently navigating a challenging period as head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed the absence of star forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for the upcoming week. With both players sidelined due to injuries, the team must adapt quickly as they face critical matchups in pursuit of postseason success.

The Edmonton Oilers announced an updated status for injured stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as the NHL regular season winds down.