On Monday, Connor McDavid had to leave the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to a lower-body injury.
During the match, McDavid got tangled up with Zach Werenski and ended up crashing into the boards. He tried to keep playing but was clearly in pain and couldn’t put weight on his left leg. After just 37 seconds on ice, he headed off to the bench and then disappeared down the tunnel.
The referees didn’t call a penalty for this incident. The video doesn’t clearly show if Werenski tripped him or if McDavid simply lost his balance. Either way, it’s unfortunate for both McDavid and his team as they struggle with a slow start this season.
Impact on Edmonton Oilers:
Losing McDavid is a big problem for the Oilers since he’s been one of their few consistent scorers along with Leon Draisaitl. In his first nine games before Monday, he scored three goals and made seven assists. Without him, their chances of achieving their Stanley Cup dreams could be in jeopardy .
Fans might think that without McDavid’s magic, winning will be much harder for them.
The team’s performance has been shaky so far, relying heavily on their star players to carry them through tough times. With McDavid out, they’ll need others to step up quickly or risk falling further behind in the standings.
What do you think about this situation? Do you believe someone can fill in for McDavid while he’s recovering?
