McDavid is making progress after sustaining a broken clavicle Nov. 3, but his return date remains unclear, ESPN.com reports.

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"The return [date] I don't really know yet," McDavid said. "The bone only heals as fast as it heals. Nothing I can really do about that. Just trying to be as ready as I can for when I come back." With Edmonton posting a 7-3-0 record in December, the team is learning how to succeed without its prized prospect in the lineup. Still, there is plenty of time for McDavid to make his return and help the Oilers lobby for a playoff spot. The Kings are comfortably sitting in first place in a weak Pacific Division with 42 points, while the Oilers have 32 points and are just four points behind the second-place Sharks, despite a sixth-place standing. Even with his injury, McDavid's name has commonly been included in discussions about the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the most proficient rookie.