This marks a rare instance where both McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the NHL's leading scorer, are sidelined simultaneously, as Draisaitl is also day-to-day with an injury.

Connor McDavid exited the second period of the Edmonton Oilers' recent 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury sustained while pursuing the puck.

Details regarding the severity of McDavid's injury have not been disclosed, and coach Kris Knoblauch did not provide an update on his status after the game.

Starting goaltender Stuart Skinner was briefly pulled from the game due to a concussion check but is expected to play in the next match against the Seattle Kraken.

The Oilers currently hold a record of 40-24-5, placing them second in the Pacific Division, trailing the Vegas Golden Knights.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a lifelong Oilers fan, joined the team for a morning skate, highlighting his support for the franchise.

Draisaitl has had an impressive season, recording 101 points, including 49 goals, but is currently being held out for precautionary reasons.

In light of these injuries, Jeff Skinner, who has faced challenges this season as a healthy scratch, stepped up by scoring twice against the Jets and is expected to take on a larger role.

Before his injury, McDavid had extended his point streak to 13 games, accumulating a total of 90 points this season.

With only 13 games remaining in the regular season, the Oilers are facing a critical situation, making McDavid's potential absence particularly concerning.

Meanwhile, Evander Kane, who has been on long-term injured reserve, participated in his first pregame skate of the season and is working towards a return.

Veteran forward Derek Ryan has been called up and is expected to join the lineup for the upcoming game as the team navigates through these injuries.