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Oilers' Connor McDavid Opted Against Surgery in 2019 Despite 'Major' Knee Injury

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid's slight PCL tear in 2019 was reportedly far more serious than the team initially let on, according to a report from Ryan Rishaug of TSN:

Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug

Some additional info on McDavids knee injury in more detail than a simple tweet allows. https://t.co/6OWRe1nH8a

McDavid has established himself as one of the NHL's most dynamic players since the Oilers selected him with the first overall pick in the 2015 draft. His 324 points (112 goals and 212 assists) over the previous three seasons (2016-17 through 2018-19) led all players, per Hockey Reference.