Oilers’ McDavid returns to practice, to play vs. Ducks
Posted February 25, 2026 2:39 pm.
Last Updated February 25, 2026 2:40 pm.
Connor McDavid is back on the ice with the Edmonton Oilers.
McDavid skated with the Oilers at morning skate in Anaheim ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with the Anaheim Ducks (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 10:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. MT).
It marks the first time that the Oilers captain skated with the team since helping Canada to a silver medal at the Winter Olympics.
McDavid also confirmed that he’s good to go and will be in the lineup against the Ducks when speaking to reporters after the morning skate.
“It’s a tight race coming down the stretch and it’s going to be a sprint,” McDavid said Wednesday of his return to NHL action. “There’s only a handful of weeks left and we haven’t secured anything.”
McDavid led the 2026 Winter Olympics in scoring with two goals and 11 assists. His 13 points set the record for most points of any player in a single Olympic tournament with NHL participation. He was also picked as the tournament’s MVP and best forward.
With Sidney Crosby unavailable due to injury, the Oilers captain also donned the ‘C’ for the Canadians in both their semifinal win over Finland and gold-medal game loss to the U.S.
“I thought we did enough to win,” McDavid said Wednesday of the gold-medal loss. “Their goalie made some big, big saves, and I thought we also missed some chances.
“Obviously disappointed, there’s no way around it, no way to sugarcoat it. It sucks.”
After taking on the Ducks Wednesday, the Oilers continue their California road trip with stops in L.A. on Thursday and San Jose on Saturday.
Edmonton (28-22-8) comes out of the Olympic break sitting second in the Pacific Division with 24 games remaining on its schedule.
