McDavid (undisclosed) will play in Monday's contest against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid's mysterious injury held him out of the Oilers' skills competition on Sunday, but it appears that was mostly just a precautionary decision. The two-time reigning Art Ross winner will assume his usual spot on the top line where he's averaging nearly 23 minutes of ice time per game.

McDavid will miss the Oilers' Skills Competition on Sunday due to an undisclosed issue.

EDGE Analysis

A team-sponsored skills competition is a nontraditional event, so there's a good chance McDavid is simply taking a maintenance day after averaging a whopping 23:39 TOI over the last six games. Still, fantasy owners will want to keep an eye on McDavid's status ahead of Monday's game versus the Sabres.

McDavid scored two goals in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

He potted the first and last goals of the afternoon, but in between in was all San Jose. McDavid is wrapping up a spectacular December, scoring eight goals and 22 points through 12 games, and the 21-year-old is well on his way to his third straight 100-point campaign.

McDavid picked up a pair of assists in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Both of McDavid's assists came on the power play, giving the NHL's best player five assists in his past two games. The 21-year old, in the month of December, has scored six times and posted 20 points in 11 games. With 19 goals and 54 points in 36 games, McDavid is on pace to finish 2018-19 with 122 points. The Oilers' forward is truly one of a kind.

McDavid provided the primary assist on Edmonton's second goal during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid brought Edmonton within a goal of the lead with his assist in the third period. The superstar center now has the third highest point total in the league with 49 and is on a nine game point streak.

McDavid scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid hauled in a cross-ice pass from Leon Draisatl, skated into the offensive zone and went five-hole on Philipp Grubauer. The 21-year-old has scored a goal in three straight games and a point in six straight. He's on pace for a career-high 116 points.

McDavid notched the lone goal of Sunday's 1-0 victory over Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

With his tally, McDavid extended his current point streak to five games. The world-class center already has four game-winning goals this season and is on pace to exceed his career-high seven from last season. Additionally, the Ontario native has racked up 13 of his 41 points with the man advantage and could set another career high in power-play points this year.

McDavid (illness) was available for Tuesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid sat out for the first time since his rookie year Monday, and while the Oilers actually managed a 53.61 Corsi For percentage without him and only had three fewer shots than their season average. the Oilers suffered a 4-1 road loss to the Stars and failed to gain any ground on the Golden Knights in a tightly contested Pacific Division. It appears safe to use McDavid for Wednesday's road game against the Blues, but we'll keep you informed of any changes.

Contrary to earlier reports, McDavid (illness) won't suit up Monday in Dallas, reports Sean Shapiro of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

This is a major blow to Monday's DFS players, as well as McDavid's season-long owners. He'll hope to return Wednesday in St. Louis.

McDavid is slated to suit up versus Dallas on Monday, despite missing practice.

EDGE Analysis

McDavid was one of two players that was "fighting ailments" according to coach Ken Hitchcock, but there is no reason for fantasy owners to panic at this point. The world-class center racked up 12 points in his last 10 outings -- including four with the man advantage -- and will look to keep rolling versus the Stars.