Oilers superstars McDavid, Draisaitl out at least a week; Stuart Skinner avoids injury scare

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid skates on the ice after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Sunday, March 16, 2025, in New York.

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid skates on the ice after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Sunday, March 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)


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EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers lost both a game and another superstar Thursday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets after Connor McDavid left with a lower-body injury. McDavid exited following a second-period collision with Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey. The Oilers were already without NHL-leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl (lower body). Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday that both players will likely be out at least a week. The Oilers also lost starting goaltender Stuart Skinner late in the third period against the Jets, but Knoblauch said he will be available Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

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