The Calgary Sun · Nov 4, 2015
Oilers rookie Connor McDavid out long-term
Connor McDavid (97) crashes into the boards with Philadelphia defencemen Brandon Manning (23) and Michael Del Zotto (15) Tuesday at Rexall Place (Ian Kucerak, Edmonton Sun).When Todd McLellan entered the interview room the head coach of the Oilers waited for the question.
He knew what it would be.
“He has an upper body injury that’s going to keep him out long term,” he said when he was asked about the injury to Connor McDavid.
There was 1:44 remaining in the second period of the 13th game of McDavid’s career when it happened.
McDavid appeared to lose an edge or get caught in a rut and headed to the boards in pursuit of a puck against Philadelphia’s Michael Del Zotto and Brandon Manning.