McDavid (collarbone) returned to practice Friday, reports the Oilers web site.

EDGE Analysis

The practice wasn't a long one but this would seem to be a big step in the right direction for McDavid to return to the team. McDavid has been out since Nov. 6 with a broken left clavicle (26 games missed so far). The Oilers haven't stated what the next step is or when they expect him to play in an actual game but that may take place before the middle of the month.