McDavid suffers setback in recovery?!

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will not make his return to the lineup Friday against the Minnesota Wild, head coach Dave Tippett announced.

Everyone had high hopes that the superstar would indeed dress up for tonight’s contest, however, the team made the hard deacon after McDavid took part in an optional skate Friday morning. 

He was also on the ice for practice Thursday for the first time since sustaining a quad injury on Feb. 8. He looked good on the ice this morning... 

McDavid was the one who said he could potentially dress Friday. Fans are just hoping he did not suffer a setback in his recovery. 

It’s unclear when McDavid will rejoin the Oilers lineup. After hosting the Wild on Friday, the Oilers will face the Los Angeles Kings Sunday, followed by back-to-back games against the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Fans are keeping their fingers crossed. 

The Oilers are 3-1-1 without McDavid in the lineup and still active in the playoff race as they sit second in the Pacific division.