Oilers' Connor McDavid Suffers Injury in 6-1 Loss to Blue Jackets
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid left the game early with a lower-body injury, contributing to a heavy defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Connor McDavid was injured just 37 seconds into the game after a collision with the boards, resulting in a lower-body injury.
- Despite outshooting the Blue Jackets, the Oilers struggled to capitalize on five power-play opportunities.
- Columbus Blue Jackets' Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first NHL goal, while Sean Monahan netted two goals in their 6-1 victory.
- Elvis Merzlikins, returning from injury, made 31 saves for the Blue Jackets, narrowly missing a shutout.
- The Oilers' power-play percentage dropped to 13%, and their penalty kill remains the league's worst at 60%.
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