The Edmonton Oilers should have a reason to smile, even after losing their past two games. They are 6-2 in their last eight, and Connor McDavid has been cleared to start skating with the team.
This was first reported by Sportsnet earlier today, when the rookie was seen hitting the ice. He is not yet touching the puck, but nevertheless, he is back on the ice and a step closer to his recover.
McDavid was injured in early November in a game against Philadelphia, when he fell awkwardly into the boards. The 18-year-old center fractured his clavicle, an injury that was supposed to hold him out until March.