A star forward suffered a setback during the regular season finale after a collision with an opposing player left him with a torn ligament in his knee, forcing him to sit out a significant portion of the following campaign. The injury occurred late in the season, adding to a history of missed games that had already impacted his availability. With the playoffs looming, the setback raised questions about his readiness and durability as a key offensive force. The incident underscored the physical toll of high-level competition, particularly in a league where speed and agility are critical.

McDavid went on to miss 37 games. Then in 2018-19, in the final game of the regular season, McDavid sustained a small PCL ligament tear in his left knee after he was tripped by Calgary Flames ...