Oilers Star and NHL MVP Connor McDavid Out for 1-2 Weeks with Upper-Body Injury

Injury casts doubt over McDavid's participation in Heritage Classic, as struggling Oilers (1-3-1) aim to shore up without their top scorer amidst a disappointing start to the season.

Connor McDavid, the Oilers' Star and NHL's MVP, is expected to miss 1-2 weeks due to an upper-body injury sustained in an overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Oilers are off to a disappointing start with a record of 1-3-1, and McDavid's injury puts his participation for the upcoming Heritage Classic into question.
Without McDavid, additional pressure is expected to fall onto Leon Draisaitl who was able to secure a scoring championship and MVP recognition during McDavid's absence in the 2019-20 season.
Concerns around the accuracy of injury timelines provided by Oilers' management have risen as past experiences with player injuries have shown the estimates to be more often inaccurate than not.
McDavid's absence might result in significant strategy changes, including potential tweaks to the power play and shifts in positions and roles amongst team members.