Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will return to the lineup Wednesday in opposition to the Vegas Golden Knights.
McDavid has been out since struggling an ankle damage on Oct. 28. He was initially given a two-to-three week timeline to return, however solely missed three video games.
“I really feel good,” McDavid mentioned. “I am wanting ahead to going and getting again in there.”
The injured occurred 37 seconds into his first shift in opposition to the Columbus Blue Jackets after being tripped up by defenseman Zach Werenski. McDavid fell awkwardly into the boards and didn’t return to the sport.
Connor McDavid won’t return after sustaining a decrease physique damage off the opening faceoff vs. the Blue Jackets.
McDavid’s shift solely lasted 37 seconds. pic.twitter.com/iM0FiaN9w8
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McDavid mentioned that he did not have a terrific feeling in regards to the damage that night time in Columbus, however after working with the Oilers’ athletic coaching workers he felt extra assured he could be again before the introduced timeline.
“It may well really feel dangerous and swell up and stuff, however it will possibly filter fairly fast,” McDavid mentioned. “That is one thing that I’ve had slightly bit earlier than and possibly it is only a tweak of an previous damage or one thing, nevertheless it feels good.”
The Oilers misplaced that recreation to the Blue Jackets, however gained two of the three video games McDavid missed, together with a win in Sunday’s “Battle of Alberta” in opposition to the Calgary Flames.
