Connor McDavid shows off impressive skating ability despite ankle injury

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Finnegan Frost
November 4, 2024 (12:26)

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The Edmonton Oilers held an optional skate this morning as they gear up for their back-to-back showdown against the New Jersey Devils.

Among the players who partook in the optional skate was Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who seems to be unfazed by the effects of his ankle injury suffered against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

In this Instagram reel posted by Sportsnet, Connor McDavid is being praised by fans on social media for his "freak" like ability to skate like that despite having an ankle injury. You can watch the video just below.

Honestly, you wouldn't even be able to tell that McDavid is hurt based off the way he effortlessly glides across the ice.

Oilers Insider Tom Gazzola spoke the McDavid after the optional skate, and the captain gave fans some insight into a potential timeline regarding a return to play.

"McDavid spoke following the skate. He said his ankle is feeling pretty good after testing it again this morning. He did not rule out playing by the weekend and added that he and the medical staff are taking things day-by-day.
-Tom Gazzola

These latest reports from Tom Gazzola indicate that Connor McDavid could be back as early as Saturday when the Oilers hit the road for a Pacific Division matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

Although the team seems to be hitting their stride without McDavid in the lineup, the captain is clearly itching to get back into action.

Connor McDavid has a chip on his shoulder this season, hoping to do whatever he possibly can to help the Oilers achieve Stanley Cup glory.

With that in mind, forward Connor McDavid is clearly ahead of schedule concerning his ankle rehabilitation, and fans could potentially see him back in action this weekend.

Do you think the Oilers should welcome back McDavid as soon as possible? Or should the team insist he recovers more? Answer our Oilers Insider poll to have your say!