Just last week, the Oilers' star center won Canada the 4 Nations title. Now the Lightning will try to contain McDavid when Edmonton visits Amalie Arena.

The NHL season resumes on Saturday with 28 teams slated to return to action as the dust settles on the 2024 4 Nations Face-Off. That will include the Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers were without captain Connor McDavid when they hit the ice Monday in Tampa Bay. McDavid’s absence was likely due to him resting, Oilers TV’s Tony Brar posted on social media.

There seems like a rite of passage between generational Canadian hockey players once they play with each other on the international stage or play together in the NHL, a torch of leadership gets passed.