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Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers, suffered a knee injury on April 6, 2019, during a game against the Calgary Flames. He hit the boards and his knee twisted awkwardly. He was initially diagnosed with a moderate strain in his PCL after swelling was noticed around his knee.
However, after seeking a second medical opinion in Colorado, it was revealed that the injury was much more severe. The evaluation showed that his PCL was completely torn, as well as the meniscus on both sides of his knee. He further had a cracked fibula and a muscle (popliteus) had been completely detached from the bone.
McDavid was forced to miss the remainder of the 2018-19 NHL season, including the playoffs. Nonetheless, he was able to make a full recovery and return to play the following season. He played in all 56 games during the shortened 2020-21 NHL season and recorded 41 points.
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Connor McDavid's stellar NHL Career
Connor McDavid currently serves as the captain of the Edmonton Oilers. He was selected first overall in the 2015 NHL draft and has since established himself as one of the top players in the league.
McDavid started playing hockey at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of minor hockey in Canada. He was a standout player in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and was named the league's Most Outstanding Player in his final season. In 2015, he was selected first overall in the NHL draft by the Edmonton Oilers and made his debut in the 2015-16 season.
Since his debut, Connor McDavid has been a dominant force in the NHL. He was named the NHL Rookie of the Year in 2016 and has been selected to the NHL All-Star Game in each of his first six seasons.
He has also been a league leader in several categories, including points, assists, and takeaways. In 2017, he was named the NHL's Most Valuable Player after leading the league in scoring with 100 points.
Off the ice, Connor McDavid is known for his quiet demeanor and dedication to the sport. He is widely considered one of the hardest-working players in the NHL and is known for his intense workout routine and training regimen. Despite his success and fame, he remains humble and focused on improving his game.
