Oilers begin stretch without McDavid against Predators [Video]

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing to move on without their superstar for the time being.

Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators hope their early struggles are behind them.

With Connor McDavid injured, the visiting Oilers aim to win at Nashville for the second time this month on Thursday night.

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Less than a minute into Edmonton’s Monday night contest at Columbus, McDavid exited after sliding hard into the boards with his left skate.

The Oilers went on to lose 6-1, ending a 2-0-1 stretch, but the bigger loss came with McDavid. The star forward will miss the next 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury, the team announced Wednesday.

“It’s tough any time you are playing without your best player,” Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said. “Obviously, our team is going to look different.”

McDavid’s 10 points are tied with fellow standout Leon Draisaitl …