Connor McDavid shares injury update after brief scare vs Ducks

TL;DR

Connor McDavid returned to play after a brief injury scare during Game 2 of the NHL playoffs against the Ducks. He downplayed the incident, stating he is fine despite not scoring in the first two games of the series.

Key points

Connor McDavid had a brief injury scare in Game 2 of the NHL playoffs.
He returned to the game after leaving the ice in discomfort.
McDavid has not scored a point in the first two games of the series.

Mattias EkholmIan MooreConnor McDavidEdmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid eased injury fears after a brief scare in Game 2 of the 2026 NHL playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks. The Edmonton Oilers captain left the ice in the second period but returned to finish the game.

The incident came early in the second when McDavid got tangled with teammate Mattias Ekholm and Ducks defenseman Ian Moore. His right leg appeared to buckle after catching an edge. He skated off in discomfort and went to the locker room.

McDavid later downplayed the concern. “Yeah, just rolled up on it a little bit. It’s fine,” he said when asked about the play. He returned in the second period and logged more than 24 minutes.

Despite finishing the game, McDavid struggled to impact the scoresheet. He remains without a point through two games in the series. It marks only the fifth time in his playoff career that he has gone scoreless in back-to-back games.

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Additionally, McDavid showed no signs of lingering issues while speaking to the media, even walking barefoot in the dressing room. His quick return suggests no serious damage, a key boost for Edmonton.

Connor McDavid blamed the special teams for the loss in Game 2 to the Ducks

The Oilers fell 6-4 as the Ducks leveled the series 1-1. Cutter Gauthier scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period. Ryan Poehling added two goals, including a short-handed goal after a McDavid turnover.

Special teams proved costly for Edmonton. When asked about the difference, McDavid was direct. “Yeah, special teams was no good,” he said postgame.

Q&A

What happened to Connor McDavid during the game against the Ducks?

Connor McDavid left the ice after a collision but returned to finish the game, easing injury concerns.

How long did Connor McDavid play after his injury scare?

McDavid logged over 24 minutes of ice time after returning from the injury scare.

Has Connor McDavid scored any points in the playoffs so far?

No, McDavid has not scored a point in the first two games of the series, marking only the fifth time in his playoff career he has gone scoreless in back-to-back games.