Oilers

McDavid's Comeback Galvanizes Oilers' Playoff Push

The Edmonton Oilers received a massive boost to their playoff aspirations as superstar captain Connor McDavid was cleared to return from a nagging lower-body injury for Monday’s pivotal clash against the San Jose Sharks. McDavid’s comeback couldn’t have come at a better time for the Oilers, who are locked in a tight race with the Vancouver Canucks for the Pacific Division’s top seed and home-ice advantage in the opening playoff round.