Trending Now - Draisaitl Likely Sidelined for Remainder of Oilers' Season

WHO:

Leon Draisaitl, 30-year-old center for the Edmonton Oilers

Ozzy Wiesblatt, forward for the Nashville Predators

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, forward for the Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers

Kris Knoblauch, coach of the Edmonton Oilers

Jason Dickinson, player expected to fill in for Draisaitl

WHAT:

Draisaitl is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.

Draisaitl has 97 points (35 goals, 62 assists) in 65 games this season.

The Oilers have 14 games remaining in the regular season.

Draisaitl leads the Oilers with 16 power-play goals and has 42 power-play points.

WHERE:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (home of the Edmonton Oilers)

Nashville, Tennessee (location of the Nashville Predators)

WHEN:

Draisaitl sustained the injury on March 15th, 2026, during a game against the Nashville Predators.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 18th, 2026.

WHY:

Draisaitl's injury was caused by a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt during the game against Nashville.

HOW:

Draisaitl returned for two shifts after the hit but did not play in the second or third periods.

Coach Kris Knoblauch indicated that the medical staff suggested "it shouldn't be a really long injury" and noted "no immediate red flags."

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 23:18 UTC)

In a significant blow to the Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury sustained during a game against the Nashville Predators last Monday. Draisaitl, who leads the Oilers with 97 points this season, returned for two shifts after the hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt but did not play in the second or third periods. Coach Kris Knoblauch mentioned that while the medical staff believes it shouldn't be a long-term injury, Draisaitl's absence will be felt as the team prepares for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs starting April 18.