Doctor comments on Connor Mcdavid and it's not looking good for the star player
The Edmonton Oilers are holding their breath as they await news on Connor McDavid's injury after a troubling fall into the boards last night.
During his first game shift, Connor McDavid twisted his ankle but managed to skate back to the bench. He did not return to play. He is now sidelined for the next two games while undergoing tests in Edmonton.
Sports Doctor Harjas Grewal of UBC provided his insight, agreeing with the diagnosis of ankle sprain. The fact that McDavid was able to leave on his own is a great sign there's no serious structural damage, so a lower grade sprain seems most likely.
The initial diagnosis points toward a high ankle sprain, which is a common yet potentially serious injury that can vary in recovery time. Different experts suggest that if it is a lower-grade sprain then McDavid could be back in under six weeks which is a promising sign for Edmonton.
Losing their best player and captain in Connor McDavid, especially with him just eight points shy of 1,000 career points, would be a significant blow not only to the Oilers but to the sport itself. Currently in a struggle with a below .500 win/lose rating, the Edmonton Oilers must rally together in his absence. Big players like Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will need to step up their game to keep the team competitive during his absence. Newcomers like Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson will also have to step up to fill the void left by their star player.
As the situation evolves, the hockey community will be watching closely and hoping for a quick recovery for Connor McDavid who is not just the face of the Oilers, but one of the biggest stars in the NHL.
**UPDATE**
According to hockey insider Frank Seravalli on Daily Faceoff LIVE, additional imaging is required to confirm the severity of McDavid's injury. If things aren't too bad, he could be in for a multi-week absence, like Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers, who finally returned to play after eight games out of the lineup
~Hockey Latest
Source: Oilers Daily
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