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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Recuperating from Injury in Germany, Out for Weeks
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers is recovering from a lower-body injury in Munich, Germany. The Oilers placed Draisaitl on long-term injured reserve Thursday, and he is expected to miss several weeks.
Draisaitl sustained the injury during the Oilers' win against the Nashville Predators last week. He was hurt on a hit from Predators forward Ozzy Wiesblatt in the first period. Draisaitl left for the locker room, then returned for one shift before the period ended, but he did not appear on the bench at the start of the second period. Draisaitl did not practice with his teammates on Monday. Speaking to Sky Sport, Draisaitl said his recovery will take "a few weeks." The 30-year-old expressed hope that the team will advance far enough in the season that he can play again. Despite the move to long-term injured reserve, there is optimism that Draisaitl could return at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.
Key Facts
- Leon Draisaitl is recuperating from a lower-body injury.
- Draisaitl was in Munich, Germany on Saturday.
- The Oilers placed Draisaitl on long-term injured reserve on Thursday.
- Draisaitl sustained the injury in the Oilers' win over the Nashville Predators last week.
- Ozzy Wiesblatt delivered the hit that hurt Draisaitl.
- Draisaitl has 35 goals and 62 assists this season.
- Draisaitl told Sky Sport his recovery will take "a few weeks.".
- There is optimism Draisaitl could return at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.