McDavid logged an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid is starting to look more like himself again with four goals and two assists over his last five games, but he's taken a minus-4 rating in that span. The 26-year-old is up to 16 points, 47 shots on net, 23 hits, 11 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 16 appearances. It's unclear how much -- if at all -- he's being bothered by the upper-body injury that cost him two appearances earlier in the season.

McDavid scored two goals, one on a penalty shot, in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

He gave the Oilers a 1-0 lead early in the first period and a 3-2 lead early in the second, but the team's offense dried up the rest of the way. It was the first multi-goal performance of the season for McDavid, who has a disappointing (by his standards) six goals and 15 points in 15 games, but he's lit the lamp four times in the last four contests as he begins to heat up.

McDavid scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid has bounced back from a three-game point drought with three points over his last two outings. The 26-year-old is operating at a point-per-game pace with four goals, nine assists, 40 shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-2 rating through 13 contests so far. While that's a little light compared to expectations, McDavid has plenty of time to get himself back among the league leaders in scoring.

McDavid tallied a goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Both of McDavid's points came on the power play Monday, setting up Zach Hyman in the third period before adding a goal later in the frame, his first since Oct. 17. The two-point effort snaps a rare scoring slump for the reigning Hart Trophy winner -- McDavid had gone scoreless in his last four contests and registered just two assists over six contests since returning from a two-game absence. Despite his cold spell, McDavid is still on a point-per-game pace, with three goals and 12 points through his first 12 appearances this season.

McDavid notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, four hits and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid didn't let his first scoreless outing (Thursday versus Dallas) turn into a skid, as he delivered a helper on a Zach Hyman tally in the second period. It's been five appearances without a goal for McDavid, but he has five assists in that span. For the season, the superstar is at two goals, eight assists, 23 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-4 rating through eight contests.

McDavid (upper body) logged an assist in 23:26 of ice time in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid ultimately missed just two games after suffering an upper-body injury on Oct. 21 against Winnipeg. The 26-year-old center picked up an assist on Evan Bouchard's goal late in the first period. McDavid now has at least one point in all six of his games this year -- he's up to two goals and seven assists after leading the NHL with a staggering 153 points (64 goals, 89 assists) in the 2022-23 campaign.

McDavid (upper body) will return to the lineup for Sunday's Heritage Classic against the Flames, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid missed two games but is set to return just in time for Sunday's outdoor rivalry matchup. The 26-year-old has been his usual self early this season, racking up eight points in five contests. He'll slide back into his role as the top-line center and main playmaker on the man advantage.

McDavid (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday against Calgary, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

EDGE Analysis

All the signs point to him being ready to play, but coach Jay Woodcroft chose not to confirm that McDavid would be in the lineup for the Heritage Classic during Edmonton's media availability. If he returns Sunday from a two-game absence, McDavid is projected to play alongside Leon Draisaitl and Warren Foegele.

McDavid (upper body) participated in a full practice at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Saturday, but head coach Jay Woodcroft wouldn't commit to the 26-year-old being in the lineup for Sunday's Heritage Classic versus the Flames, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid looked good and participated in all drills during the practice, which suggests he may be on the probable side of day-to-day. Still, Woodcroft said a final decision will be made based on how McDavid feels Sunday, which makes this essentially a game-time decision. With four games on Sunday's schedule, fantasy managers in daily formats should have plenty of room to have him active.

McDavid (upper body) skated for a second straight day Friday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports. When asked about McDavid's status for Sunday's Heritage Classic versus Calgary after practice, coach Jay Woodcroft said, "He had a good day (skating) today. I wouldn't rule him out (for Sunday), but I'm not ready to say either way. We've got time."

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like McDavid's status for Sunday's contest could boil down to a game-time decision, so managers playing in leagues with daily lineup changes should plan on paying close attention ahead of puck drop. The 26-year-old pivot has racked up two goals and eight points through five games this season.