Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers say Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.

The team says the star forward is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms.

The 23-year-old McDavid is widely considered the best player in the NHL. The captain of the Oilers had 34 goals and 63 assists in 64 games during the pandemic-shortened season.

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