Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid will return to the lineup tonight against the St. Louis Blues, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.
Big news developing in Edmonton: Hearing that Connor McDavid will return to the #oilers lineup tonight against St. Louis.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 9, 2025
McDavid has been sidelined with injury since March 20.
McDavid has missed the last eight games with an undisclosed injury.
The 28-year-old has 26 goals and 64 assists over 63 games with the Oilers in 2024-25.
The Oilers captain last skated in the team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on March 20.
He played 14:59 and picked up an assist, but did not play in the third period or OT.
Knoblauch says everyone will be back by end of season. 29/97 day to day, as much as a week away.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) April 9, 2025
Earlier on Wednesday, head coach Kris Knoblauch said that McDavid was among a group players that were considered day-to-day to a week away from being ready, but that he expected them back before the end of the season.
