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The Edmonton Oilers will be without their captain for the next 2-3 weeks due to an ankle injury suffered against the Columbus Blue Jackets Monday night.
The injury occurred during the opening shift of Monday’s game as McDavid was battling for the puck in the offensive zone. Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski appeared to trip McDavid, who went tumbling into the boards. No penalty was called on the play. The Oilers’ captain attempted to remain in the play, but eventually skated to the bench under his own power and did not take another shift.
In light of the recent injury, Edmonton recalled Noah Philp and Drake Caggiula yesterday as the team ready’s up for a Thursday night road game against the Nashville Predators.
McDavid has three goals and seven assists in 10 games this year.
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