On the eve of the Heritage Classic, Connor McDavid joins the Edmonton Oilers for practice
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Connor McDavid's chances of starting for the Edmonton Oilers in their Heritage Classic matchup against the Calgary Flames on Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium appear good.
"Yes, I do feel good about it." achieving great strides. In practice today, I felt great. Regarding the upper body ailment that has kept him out of the last two games, McDavid stated, "There are a lot of really good signs."
"I felt that today went well. It was a wise move. Coach Jay Woodcroft remarked, "We'll see how he is when he wakes up in the morning."
Participating fully in Saturday's practice at Commonwealth, McDavid skated on a line with the Oilers' most reliable forward this season, Warren Foegele, and Leon Draisaitl.
"I see a great deal of energy and tenacity. "Foegele is a little bit of a bull," Draisaitl remarked. He works hard and follows the proper procedures. There are several positive aspects to his game. He may be the only player on our team having had a strong start.
Both the Oilers and the Flames are having trouble before the game. The Flames are 2-5-1, and the Oilers are 1-5-1.
"We approach the game with the mindset that we're here to win a game, even though it looks different than a typical game," Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said.
For the Oilers, Stuart Skinner is anticipated to start in goal.
For the most recent information about the Heritage Classic, tune in to the Face-off Show on 630 CHED. The puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m., with the show beginning at 3 p.m.