McDavid (lower body) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Blues despite prior reports suggesting he would not suit up, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. McDavid is poised to end an eight-game absence due to the injury.

Oilers center Connor McDavid is set to return Wednesday when the Oilers host the St. Louis Blues, according to a Wednesday evening report from TSN's Chris Johnston. McDavid, 28, suffered a lower-body injury against the Winnipeg Jets on March 20. It has kept him out of the lineup for almost three weeks, during which time Edmonton has gone 4-3.