It’s been four games, and Oilers fans have been left wondering—where in the hockey world is Connor McDavid? Just when the wait was starting to feel endless, NHL insiders finally tossed a bone to the hopefuls, hinting that the captain’s grand return was on the horizon. The 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast added fuel to the excitement, dropping a much-needed update on X. “The return of #LetsGoOilers Captain Connor McDavid is set for April 9th vs. the #STLBlues,” they announced, throwing in that he’d be tagging along on the team’s California road trip at the start of the month.
And just like that, Oilers Nation finally had a target date to pin their hopes on—though, of course, it was all still wrapped in that classic ‘rumored’ mystery. But wait, hold onto your sticks because this story isn’t skating in a straight line! Just when fans started mapping out their watch parties, NHL insiders threw in another curveball—a fresh update that shook things up after the comeback date had already been teased.
Oilers fans, the Connor McDavid comeback saga just got another chapter, and it’s a mix of patience and keeping fingers crossed. The 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast jumped on X on March 30th with the latest scoop, revealing that after “a hard skate yesterday morning & a conversation with both the Oilers medical staff plus the team Connor works close with on his side,” a decision was made—McDavid won’t be hitting the road with the team just yet. Instead, he’s staying back to “work close with his trainer & the Oilers medical team.” So, no California road trip for the captain, but hey, if it means getting him back in peak form, Oilers Nation will take it.
Now, let’s talk about that return date—April 9th is still the magic number, “as long as there is no setbacks.” The Oilers had originally hoped McDavid could suit up a little earlier, maybe even face the LA Kings on April 5th, but they’re playing it smart, giving him more time to “heal, rest & recover.” No rush, no unnecessary risks—just making sure that when McDavid finally steps back on that ice, he’s not just back, but McDavid-level back.
Injury update on Connor McDavid:
After a hard skate yesterday morning & a conversation with both the Oilers medical staff plus the team Connor works close with on his side a decision has been made that he won’t travel with the team tomorrow & he will stay home to work close with… https://t.co/OztGYi2sOg
— 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast (@2MuttsHockeyPod) March 30, 2025
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