Connor McDavid's linemate bashes his entire team for how they reacted following the injury

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was in no mood to play games, and following the team's blowout loss, he bashed his entire team for how they responded after the injury.

The hockey world is holding its breath as fans await any word on the health status of Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers and one of the brightest stars in the NHL. McDavid was forced to leave early from the ice in last night's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets after a hard collision with the boards. That came after a trip from Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, and the Oilers' leading scorer did not return for the remainder of the game. As of now, we do know he is back in Edmonton and will miss the team's next game against Nashville.

No penalty was called on the play, but what transpired after, the lack of response from McDavid's teammates, is what has caused some frustration in the Oilers' locker room. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the linemate and veteran teammate of McDavid, is still frustrated, and not at the officials who didn't call a penalty. He did admit concern regarding the injured captain post-game, telling sportswriters his star needs better protection on the ice.

In the postgame, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch updated McDavid's status. The captain went back to Edmonton to do some further evaluation, which would include not only the team's medical personnel but also McDavid's personal trainer and support staff. That would be a pretty comprehensive check-up about the extent of that injury, although the Oilers haven't made any official word about it yet.

Meanwhile, fans and analysts debate the larger ramifications for the Oilers created by McDavid's absence: a team loses so much momentum when it loses a player of his caliber, even if the injury is temporary. But also under scrutiny is how the Oilers reacted, or, really, didn't, when their captain fell. Nugent-Hopkins calling out for more aggression on behalf of McDavid speaks to a deeper worry about the team's willingness to defend their own.

As the hockey world waits to hear word on the condition of Connor McDavid, it's obvious that the Oilers have a whole lot more to take care of than just their star player's health. The lack of immediate response to McDavid's injury has brought into question the team's unity and leadership on-ice. It could be the turning point in the season for the Oilers and the dynamic of their locker room.

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