Connor McDavid is far and away the best player in the NHL, but something appears to be slightly off with the Oilers captain this season. Earlier this season, fans began to notice a steady drop in shots from Connor McDavid,

This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.