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Source: Fox News
Summary
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury. He sustained the injury on Sunday and will miss at least the final 14 games of the regular season. The team did not say whether he will miss time in the playoffs.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Oilers’ season took a hit with the news of Draisaitl’s injury, just as they were making a push for the top spot in the Pacific Division.
The team has been relying heavily on Draisaitl’s production, and his absence will be felt.
The Oilers will need to find a way to replace his scoring and playmaking ability if they want to make a deep playoff run.
This one felt like a punch to the gut for the Oilers and their fans.
The injury could be a “learning moment” for the team, but it’s also a significant setback.
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Original Observation: This season has been a rollercoaster for the Oilers, and this injury is just another twist.
