EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid is expected to return before the end of the regular season despite not traveling with the Edmonton Oilers for the start of an upcoming four-game road trip, coach Kris Knoblauch said Sunday.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will not travel with the team for the start of their upcoming four-game road trip but is expected to return before the end of the regular season, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed Sunday.

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is having an outstanding season. At least one of his teammates thinks he's the best of the NHL.

According to reports, a fan behind the Oilers bench suffered a medical emergency, temporarily halting the game for nearly ten minutes. The emergency occurred just minutes into the contest, as Sportsnet's Louie DeBrusk reported a fan had collapsed on the stairs behind Edmonton's bench, requiring immediate medical attention.

Edmonton superstar forward Leon Draisaitl became the first player in the NHL this season to reach 50 goals, then he added his 51st later Saturday night in dramatic fashion, as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place.