In breaking news, a huge update was just provided on Connor McDavid's timeline for return and the Oilers' upcoming outdoor game.
McDavid to Potentially Practice Outdoors Tonight
According to Frank Seravalli on X.com, Connor McDavid is planning on practicing tonight outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium ahead of the Oilers Heritage Classic game tomorrow night.
The sun did rise today in Edmonton.
Better news on the horizon for #Oilers? Sounds like the plan is for Connor McDavid to practice this evening outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium. Let's see how he feels this morning.
While there has been no official word on McDavid's potential return, this could be a strong sign that he could be back on the ice soon, even if it isn't tomorrow night. McDavid is listed as out with an upper-body injury but has not been ruled out for tomorrow night's game.