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Oilers' Connor McDavid: Eventful in overtime win

The two points are nice for fantasy owners, but McDavid's shoulder-to-head hit on Islanders blueliner Nick Leddy late in the first period could warrant supplemental discipline. McDavid has an excellent 85 points in 58 games this year, but fantasy owners will be holding their breath to see if a second absence is in the cards for the superstar this week.

Oilers' Connor McDavid: Will play Thursday

McDavid missed Tuesday's contest against the Coyotes, but he did provide an assist in a 5-2 loss to the Isles the last time he dressed Saturday. The star pivot continues to tear through the league, racking up 31 goals and 52 assists over 57 games this season. The only detraction from his fantasy value comes in the form of his minus-2 rating, which is more the result of an overall poor team context. That doesn't figure to get any better this season, but McDavid's counting stats keep him among the top fantasy options.

Oilers' Connor McDavid: Could return Thursday

McDavid's illness rendered him a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Coyotes, but rest assured that his status will draw tons of media attention ahead of the next contest thanks to his elite profile. McDavid is on pace for 117 points with a chance to hit the century mark for three straight seasons. It's easy to think he would've hit that level as a rookie had it not been for a broken collarbone that limited him to 45 games.

Oilers' Connor McDavid: Sitting out Tuesday

McDavid will set his sights on shaking his illness before Thursday's game versus the Islanders. This is a huge blow to the Oilers as they face off against one of the league's hottest teams. It's the second game McDavid will miss this season. Brad Malone will slot into the lineup, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to center the top line.

Oilers' Connor McDavid: Factors into team's lone goal

After Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring, the Penguins scored three unanswered. McDavid drew the primary assist on the German's goal, but that would be it for No. 97, as Pittsburgh would limit Edmonton's captain to a single point. While it wasn't a good result for his team, McDavid is now up to 82 points in 2018-19 and well on his way to a third straight 100-point campaign.