Report: McDavid out for 3 weeks in 'best case scenario'

UPDATE 7: NHL insider Frank Seravalli is reporting that the 'best case scenario' for Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is that he missed just 3 weeks of action with a suspected ankle sprain injury.

Seravalli reported on the Daily Face-Off podcast that sources have indicated that McDavid's injury is similar to the one suffered by Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. For the record, Barkov missed three weeks and eight games for the Panthers.

Check it out:

Read below for our six earlier reports on this developing story.

UPDATE 6: The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forwards Drake Caggiula and Noah Philip from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors.

Read below for our earlier reports on McDavid's health, published as events occurred yesterday evening.

UPDATE 5: Edmonton Oilers veteran Ryan Nugent-Hopkins called out his teammates following captain Connor McDavid's injury last night.

Nugent-Hopkins' comments last night:

"Yeah, I mean of course. he's our leader, and also the best player in the game. Of course, you're going to feel it. We got to do a better job of stepping up when a guy like that goes down, though."

- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

I've gotta say... he ain't wrong.

It's tough to see a guy like McDavid injured on the ice while tough guys like Darnell Nurse contribute almost nothing to this team's success.

Read below for our earlier reports on McDavid's health, published as events occurred yesterday evening.

UPDATE 4: McDavid ankle watch continues, courtesy of TSN expert Chris Johnston.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid left last night's loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after suffering what appeared to be an ankle injury.

Today, Johnston reported on TSN's 'Insider Trading' segment that the Oilers are assessing McDavid's injury with an "extreme amount of caution."

From Johnston today:

"Given who Connor McDavid is and where we are in the season I would expect an extreme amount of caution taken with his recovery. It wouldn't surprise me to see the layoff be long even if the injury itself isn't that serious because they want to error on the side of caution here."

- Chris Johnston

Read below for our earlier reports on McDavid's health, published as events occurred yesterday evening.

UPDATE 3: According to a report from Joshua Marshall of the 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, it looks like Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid could be out of his team's lineup long-term.

Marshall reports this morning that McDavid has left the team and headed back to Edmonton where he'll meet with his own personal medical and training staff to devise a rehab plan.

There are further rumors that McDavid could have suffered a high ankle sprain on his left foot.

Stay tuned for an official report from the team.

Read below for our earlier reports on McDavid's health, published as events occurred yesterday evening.

UPDATE 2: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has confirmed that captain Connor McDavid has left the team and will travel back to Edmonton for evaluation from team doctors.

That's.... not f'n ideal...

Read below for our earlier reports on this developing story.

UPDATE: TSN insider Ryan Rishaug reports that McDavid's apparent leg/foot injury is NOT serious.

From Rishaug:

Stay tuned for an official post-game update from the team.

Read below for our earlier report on this developing story.

The Edmonton Oilers are in a world of trouble tonight in Columbus, Ohio.

Not only are they down 3-0 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but captain Connor McDavid has left the game and will not return due to injury.

The Oilers officially made the announcement on social media during the 1st period:

And here's the play where McDavid looked to injure his left foot or leg:

Standby for a full report on McDavid's status as soon as more information is made available.