Leon Draisaitl injury: Oilers superstar out for remainder of regular season due to lower-body injury
Draisaitl ranks second on the Oilers in goals, assists and points
secure-www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Leon Draisaitl’s injury status.
- Draisaitl is out for the remainder of the NHL regular season due to a lower-body injury sustained on March 15. This update was confirmed by the Oilers, with no surgery required and hopes for a playoff return if able.[1][5]
- Initial reports indicated the injury occurred after a hit by Ozzy Wiesblatt, with early optimism that it might not be serious; subsequent updates clarified the decision to end his regular-season run.[4][5]
- Some outlets noted the timeline as “short-term” or hopeful for a late-season or playoff return, depending on recovery and team needs; the core message from official sources is that the regular season is over for him.[3][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official Oilers statement or compile a quick summary of the likely playoff scenarios for Edmonton with Draisaitl unavailable.