Oilers captain Connor McDavid misses 3rd period against Jets due to lower-body injury
- Oilers captain Connor McDavid suffered a lower-body injury and did not return to play in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
- McDavid was injured in a collision with Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey while pursuing the puck during the second period of the game.
- The Oilers fell to the Jets 4-3 in overtime and were already without NHL-leading scorer Leon Draisaitl due to a lower-body injury.
- Coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team's effort, stating, 'We’re very confident with the team that we have,' in response to the injuries.
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Oilers superstars McDavid, Draisaitl out at least a week; Skinner avoids injury scare
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers lost both a game and another superstar Thursday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets after Connor McDavid left with a lower-body injury.
Edmonton Oilers superstars McDavid, Draisaitl out at least a week; Skinner avoids injury scare - Edmonton
Connor McDavid left Thursday's game following a second-period collision with Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey, and Leon Draisaitl was already out with a lower body injury.

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Edmonton Oilers battle back to earn OT point but lose Connor McDavid: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Oilers lost both the game Connor McDavid in Thursdays game against the Winnipeg Jets. The Edmonton Captain suffered an injury late in the second period (which was not penalized) and did not return.
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