Connor McDavid survived an injury scare. Now comes the bigger question
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid experienced an ankle injury scare during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs but returned to the ice after consultation with medical staff, easing concerns about his health.
- Despite McDavid's injury, he has yet to make a significant impact in the series, remaining scoreless in consecutive playoff games for the first time since the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
- Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch believes McDavid is putting pressure on himself and expects the star player to find his form soon, particularly on the power play, which has yet to score in the series.
- Anaheim Ducks have effectively limited McDavid's impact at 5-on-5 play, with coach Joel Quenneville relying on various players to match up against him rather than a single shutdown defender.
- McDavid remains confident that he and the Oilers will break through offensively, with historical trends suggesting he will register a point in the upcoming Game 3.
