Connor McDavid recovers from COVID-19: Oilers

EDMONTON -- Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has recovered from COVID-19, the team said Tuesday.

The Oilers announced McDavid’s coronavirus diagnosis on Monday, Oct. 5.

Back then, the team said McDavid was “feeling well” and “experiencing mild symptoms.”

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“Connor is doing well,” said Tim Shipton, the senior vice president at Oilers Entertainment Group.

“He’s feeling well, fully recovered. He’s taking all the precautions, of course. Went into the 14-day quarantine to take care of himself and his loved ones, and of course the folks that he’s training with.”

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  Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday March 28, 2019. McDavid is among the finalists for the Ted Lindsay award for a third straight season. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)