Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid did not practice due to a lower body injury, potentially impacting the team's chances of securing top spot in the Pacific Division.
EDMONTON — The race for top spot in the Pacific Division could come down to the final day of the NHL season. But it could be impacted by an injury to the league's reigning most valuable player.did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said he would consult with the centre on Wednesday, ahead of the home date against theThe coach said McDavid’s absence at practice was due to a combination of"lower body" and"maintenance" issues.for top spot in the Pacific Division .
"The most important thing is playoffs, that we are ready," Knoblauch said."I think we’ve got depth. You’re never going to replace Connor, but we’ve got healthy bodies.The Oilers have had multiple games in hand on most of their close rivals for the majority of the season and will finally make it up down the stretch. The team finishes with six games in nine days.
If the Oilers follow that pattern — the team is coming off an impressive win over Colorado and a victory in Calgary — they would win the division simply as a byproduct of getting hot at the right time. "It's always good to have something to play for down the stretch. You want to keep that competitive fire. It’s always important to go into the playoffs playing your best.
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