McDavid Sidelined Post-Olympics

Connor McDavid skips Oilers practice after taping up his fingers in the Olympic handshake line, sparking real worry in Edmonton. The MVP of the tournament dazzled with record points but now faces questions on a possible hand issue from that slash against Team USA. With the Oilers clinging to second in the Pacific and playoffs on the line, Knoblauch hints at leaning on others until their captain returns, but every missed shift raises the stakes higher.