Leon Draisaitl Injury Update Poses Major Problem for Oilers Ahead of Playoffs

Apr 10, 2026

The Leon Draisaitl situation went from bad to worse for the Edmonton Oilers this week. Thought to be ready for the playoffs, it now appears Draisaitl playing Game 1 of the first round would be optimistic.

The Oilers' superstar has been sidelined since March 15 with a lower-body injury, reportedly a second-degree MCL. It was an injury sustained in a hit against the Nashville Predators, one that didn't look terrible at first, but was later learned to be much more serious.

Oilers' playoff hopes dim as superstar Leon Draisaitl's lower-body injury lingers. Can they hold on if he misses the first few games?

thehockeynews.comLeon Draisaitl Injury Update Poses Major Problem for Oilers Ahead of PlayoffsOilers' playoff hopes dim as superstar Leon Draisaitl's lower-body injury lingers. Can they hold on if he misses the first few games?

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