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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Injury Recovery Addressed Amidst Long-Term Absence
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, currently on long-term injured reserve, was in Munich, Germany, on Saturday for recovery from a lower-body injury. Draisaitl, who sustained the injury in a game against the Nashville Predators, is expected to miss several weeks, but there is optimism he could return at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.
The Edmonton Oilers placed Leon Draisaitl on long-term injured reserve this past Thursday. The announcement followed the game where the three-time all-star sustained an injury during the Oilers' win against the Nashville Predators. Draisaitl was hurt during the first period of that game. He went to the locker room, briefly returned, and then did not appear for the second period. Draisaitl has not been practicing with his teammates. Draisaitl told Sky Sport on Saturday that his recovery "will definitely take a few weeks."
Key Facts
- Leon Draisaitl was in Munich, Germany, on Saturday.
- Draisaitl is recovering from a lower-body injury.
- Draisaitl is on long-term injured reserve.
- The Oilers placed Draisaitl on long-term injured reserve on Thursday.
- Draisaitl sustained the injury during the Oilers' game against the Nashville Predators.
- Draisaitl has 35 goals and 62 assists in 65 games this season.
- Draisaitl anticipates being out for "a few weeks.".
- There is optimism Draisaitl could return at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.