Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid left Thursday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets with a lower-body injury, and the entire hockey world is now holding its breath. The three-time Hart Trophy winner did not return for the third period in the 3-2 overtime loss, and early signs suggest the injury could be more than just a minor tweak.
McDavid, who appeared to be in discomfort after a collision with Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey late in the second period, logged 14:59 of ice time, recorded an assist, and won 57.1% of his faceoffs before exiting. The Oilers ruled him out for the remainder of the game shortly after the second intermission.
Video of the Connor McDavid injury
There is no official word yet on the severity of McDavid’s injury, but speculation is rampant among insiders. Early signs suggest a potential groin strain, but the fear is that it may involve the ACL or MCL—an outcome that could sideline him for weeks, if not months. As someone who’s covered the Oilers for years, this type of mid-stride, non-contact discomfort often signals a groin-related issue, something McDavid has dealt with in the past.
The Oilers are in the thick of a playoff battle, and any extended absence from McDavid would be a devastating blow. While Leon Draisaitl leads the team in points (101), McDavid’s 64 assists and 90 points drive Edmonton’s elite offense. If he’s out for 4–6 weeks, it could spell trouble for their playoff seeding—or worse.
What’s Next for the Oilers?
Expect the Oilers to give an update soon, but if McDavid misses any time, the pressure falls squarely on Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Zach Hyman to carry the load.
Oilers fans have every right to be nervous. McDavid is not just the heartbeat of this team—he is the team. A prolonged absence could reshape the Western Conference playoff picture entirely.
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