Oilers’ McDavid out “months” with broken left clavicle

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2015, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid warms up before the start of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in St. Louis. McDavid left the ice favoring his left shoulder during the second period of a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Edmonton. He was seen wearing a sling in the hallway behind the dressing room and did not return for the third period. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2015, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid warms up before the start of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in St. Louis. McDavid left the ice favoring his left shoulder during the second period of a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Edmonton. He was seen wearing a sling in the hallway behind the dressing room and did not return for the third period. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

By Associated Press November 4, 2015 1 min read

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Edmonton Oilers rookie forward Connor McDavid is expected to be out “months” with a broken left clavicle, says general manager Peter Chiarelli.

Chiarelli says McDavid will require surgery after breaking his collarbone in Tuesday night’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

The first overall pick in this year’s draft was hurt after he crashed into the boards.

“Connor’s such a special player and at such a young age that it’s disappointing. Today feels like a loss,” Chiarelli said. “We won last night and today feels like a loss. But we’ll get by it.”

McDavid had 12 points in 12 games this season and was selected as the NHL’s rookie of the month for October.