Connor McDavid missing from morning skate

In the midst of arguably his best season, Connor McDavid was an interesting absentee at the latest Edmonton Oilers skate ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs approaching, the last thing that the Edmonton Oilers need is an injury, and if it's Connor McDavid going down, their chances decrease drastically. On Tuesday, it was reported that McDavid missed his second straight practice, with reporters noting how uncharacteristic that is for him.








What's even more interesting is the Edmonton Oilers have now officially recalled Dylan Holloway on an emergency basis, suggesting something bigger could be at play for McDavid.



The biggest hope for these Oilers is that it is simply a case of them being cautious with the playoffs just a few weeks away, but if it's something bigger, this entire fanbase may be collectively holding their breath. If McDavid misses time, it could mean his chances at the Hart Trophy go down the drain with both Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon at their very best this season too, and knowing McDavid's competitiveness, he won't be missing time for no reason.