Oilers injury report: HC Kris Knoblauch provides latest on Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl's return timeline

Walman out and Oilers put another veteran d-man on Long Term Injury Reserve (LTIR)

The Edmonton Oilers have placed new acquisition and veteran d-man John Klingberg on Long Term Injury Reserve.

Oilers injury report: HC Kris Knoblauch provides latest on Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl's return timeline

On Wednesday, Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch shared on X an update about when star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl would return to action.

PROJECTED LINEUP: Oilers vs. Blues

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is doubtful to suit up because of illness on Wednesday night as the Oilers prepare to play shorthanded for a second straight game at Rogers Place against the Blues

Report: Oilers’ Connor McDavid to return on Wednesday against Blues - Daily Faceoff

McDavid has missed the last eight games due to an undisclosed injury.

After having missed several games since March 20 due to an injury, Connor McDavid returns to the long-awaited game tonight, while the Oilers face the St-Louis Blues, one of the most formidable clubs in the NHL at the moment. As can be seen from the sequence below, the captain suffered an injury at the bottom of the body following a collision with defenceman Josh Morrissey.This is excellent news for Edmonton, which is currently experiencing a seq…

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid to return to lineup tonight vs. St. Louis Blues

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid will return to the lineup tonight against the St. Louis Blues, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.