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Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirms the worst for Leon Draisaitl
The Edmonton Oilers find themselves trailing the Canucks 1-0 in the series, and they might have to face game two without one of their key players, Leon Draisaitl, who is confirmed to be injured.
In a recent update, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared some disappointing news about the superstar forward's condition.
Knoblauch confirms that Henrique & Draisaitl are «day-to-day.» #Oilers
On a brighter note, Adam Henrique, who joined the Oilers at the trade deadline, is set to return to practice after sitting out the first game.
Adam Henrique on the ice. Leon Draisaitl absent.
No Draisaitl today on ice. Henrique is practicing in normal sweater.
Oilers lineup without Leon Draisaitl:
Oilers lines & pairings at Thursday's skate:
Note: No Draisaitl* on the ice
Foegele - McDavid - Hyman
RNH - Gagner* - Kane
Holloway - McLeod - Perry
Janmark - Ryan - Brown
Henrique - Carrick
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Ceci
Kulak - Desharnais
Broberg
Skinner
Pickard
Foegele - McDavid - Hyman
RNH - Gagner* - Kane
Holloway - McLeod - Perry
Janmark - Ryan - Brown
Henrique - Carrick
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Ceci
Kulak - Desharnais
Broberg
Skinner
Pickard
The Oilers are hopeful that Draisaitl will recover in time for game two, aiming to level the series against the Canucks.
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MAI 9 | 76 ANSWERS Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirms the worst for Leon Draisaitl Do you think the Edmonton Oilers can win the series without Leon Draisaitl in the lineup? | ||
| Yes | 21 | 27.6 % |
| No | 55 | 72.4 % |
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