Oilers captain Connor McDavid makes speedy recovery, set to return against Vegas

By The Canadian Press on November 6, 2024.

Colorado Avalanche's Devon Toews (7) and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) battle for the puck during overtime NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Oilers captain will be back in the lineup when Edmonton hosts the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid is ready to return – well ahead of schedule.

The Oilers captain will be back in the lineup when Edmonton hosts the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

McDavid suffered an ankle injury early in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 28.

The team announced the 27-year-old would miss up to three weeks of action, but he’s instead good to go after just nine days on the shelf.

The three-time Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP has three goals and 10 points in 10 contests this season.

Including the game where he was injured, the Oilers (6-6-1) went 2-2-0 minus McDavid.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2024.