Although Knoblauch did not provide an exact time for the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner's return to action, he further allayed fears of Connor McDavid missing time in the upcoming NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, which the Oilers are very much expected to make.

The Edmonton Oilers got a big boost on Saturday when they got star center Leon Draisaitl back in action versus the Calgary Flames after he missed the previous four games due to a lower-body injury. Draisaitl made his mark immediately upon his return to the ice,

The Edmonton Oilers have been without their superstar tandem of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid for a few days, and it appears the pair are both still not ready to make their return to the ice. With three games on the slate for this coming week,