Connor McDavid to Return from Ankle Injury for Oilers vs. Golden Knights

Leila Devlin/ Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will return to the ice for Wednesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

He told reporters he "feel(s) good" and is "looking forward to going and getting back in there."

McDavid has been out of action since Edmonton's 6-1 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 28 due to an ankle injury.

The Oilers initially set his timeline to return at two to three weeks, so coming back by Wednesday beats even the most conservative estimates.

"I certainly did, I felt not very good about it," he said of his initial concerns over the injury. "Ultimately, sometimes it can feel bad and swell up and stuff, but it can clear up pretty quick."

Having the 27-year-old is a massive boost for Edmonton, which has regained its footing after a 2-4-1 start to the 2024-25 season. The team has won four of its last six games and is only one point behind the St. Louis Blues for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Despite the time missed because of his ankle injury, McDavid is second on the Oilers in points (10) with three goals and seven assists.