Connor McDavid in lineup vs. Rangers despite missing morning skate

January 03, 2022 - 12:23pm

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid reacts to a goal by the team with Leon Draisaitl (29) against the Seattle Kraken in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

Connor McDavid will be in the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night despite missing the team’s morning skate.

Head coach Dave Tippett confirmed that McDavid was “just resting, saving his energy” as to the reason why he missed the morning skate.

Here's @EdmontonOilers Dave Tippett on @cmcdavid97 not taking part in the morning skate "just resting, saving his energy. He will be in tonight."

— Gene Principe (@GenePrincipe) January 3, 2022

McDavid has registered 19 goals and 34 assists in 32 games for the Oilers this season.

The Oilers face the Rangers at 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT, which you can watch live on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet NOW.

Connor McDavid in lineup vs. Rangers despite missing morning skate

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