Leon Draisaitl’s regular season with the Edmonton Oilers has come to an unexpected end. The team confirmed on Tuesday that the forward will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury.
Details of the Injury
Draisaitl sustained his injury during a match against the Nashville Predators, which the Oilers won 3-1 on Sunday. The 30-year-old forward appeared shaken after a collision with Predators’ forward Ozzy Wiesblatt. The incident occurred early in the first period.
After the hit, Draisaitl left the ice for the locker room but returned briefly for another shift before exiting for good. Notably, he had opened the scoring for the Oilers earlier in the period.
Season Statistics
- Games Played: 65
- Goals: 35
- Points: 97
- Team Rank: Second behind Connor McDavid (116 points)
Impact on the Team
The Oilers currently sit in third place in the Pacific Division with 75 points after 68 games. They are two points behind the division-leading Anaheim Ducks.
In their next matchup, the Oilers will host the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks, trailing the Oilers by five points, have three games in hand over Edmonton.
