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4 Oilers Who Need to Step Up in Draisaitl’s Absence

The Edmonton Oilers’ disappointing 2025-26 season took a huge blow on Tuesday morning. After being forced to leave Monday’s game versus the Nashville Predators after taking a check from Ozzy Wiesblatt, it has been confirmed that Leon Draisaitl will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.

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Leon Draisaitl Injury Painful Reminder of Oilers’ Unprotected First-Round Pick

The Edmonton Oilers did not get the news they were hoping for regarding Leon Draisaitl on Tuesday. The team confirmed that the superstar center will miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury.

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NHL News: DoPS responds to McDavid’s call for examination of suspension process

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety appears comfortable with how it handles suspensions for illegal and dangerous plays. In response to the league suspending

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Oilers: Star F Leon Draisaitl (lower body) likely out rest of regular season

The Edmonton Oilers expect star forward Leon Draisaitl to miss the rest of the regular season because of a lower-body injury, the team said on Tuesday afternoon.

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Matt Savoie’s Making Connor McDavid Look Even Better

Oilers fans, if you’re paying attention, something big might be changing with the team. Matt Savoie had himself a night against Nashville on Sunday, scoring the game-winner and finally snapping that eight-game goal drought.

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl to miss rest of 2025-26 regular season

The Edmonton Oilers will have to complete their push for the playoffs without one of their world-class forwards. In a statement released on Tuesday, the team announced that Leon Draisaitl will miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / March 17

Oilers injury update: Leon Draisaitl to miss remainder of regular season with lower-body injury

The Edmonton Oilers’ push for the playoffs will have to continue without one of the league’s best players. The club announced Tuesday afternoon that centre Leon Draisaitl would miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury sustained Sunday night against the Nashville Predators.

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Oilers Lose Leon Draisaitl Remainder of the NHL Regular Season

According to a statement from the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, the team has lost Leon Draisaitl for the remainder of the season. They write, “Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / March 17

Oilers’ Draisaitl ruled out vs. Sharks, injury timeline expected soon

Leon Draisaitl has officially been ruled out for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks. The Edmonton Oilers’ second-leading scorer, and the NHL’s fourth overall point earner, exited Sunday’s game against the Nashville Predators with a lower-body injury.

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Oilers suffer major blow with injury update on Leon Draisaitl

Oilers suffer major blow with injury update on superstar Leon Draisaitl

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Early Playoff Exit Could Be a Positive for the Oilers

After playing in each of the past two Stanley Cup Finals, the Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025-26 season with one objective on their mind. After being so close to capturing their ultimate goal, this was meant to be the season where Connor McDavid and company finally brought the Cup back north of the border.