In the last week-plus, the Edmonton Oilers have lost the two most explosive offensive talents in hockey with injuries ongoing to Connor McDavid and Leon

Edmonton Oilers' key players, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, are currently sidelined due to illness and injury, respectively. Draisaitl's recovery

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.