This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games for illegally cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Connor Garland.

Both players are facing potential suspensions after drawing match penalties during the chaotic closing seconds of Saturday's game in Vancouver.

The Oilers learned that on Monday night, riding a dominant penalty kill and clutch scoring to a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken in Connor McDavid's first game back from suspension. Seattle got things started early,

The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 27. This game was a big one, as Connor McDavid returned after his three-game suspension. His goal in the second period helped to put the Oilers on top,

Oilers star Connor McDavid nets his 21st goal of the season in his first game back on the ice after serving a three-game suspension.