Connor Draisaitl Return: Oilers Update & Timeline
- Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is expected to return to the team later this week, following a leave of absence to attend to a family matter in Cologne,...
- Draisaitl has missed the Oilers' last three games, including games against the New Jersey Devils and the St.
- Prior to his leave, Draisaitl had recorded 25 goals and 42 assists in 48 games played during the 2023-2024 season.
Leon Draisaitl‘s Leave of Absence
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Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is expected to return to the team later this week, following a leave of absence to attend to a family matter in Cologne, Germany. ESPN reported on January 19, 2024, that Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed the reason for Draisaitl’s departure was a family illness.
Recent Games Missed
Draisaitl has missed the Oilers’ last three games, including games against the New Jersey Devils and the St. Louis Blues, and is not expected to play in their January 23rd game against the New Jersey Devils. NHL.com confirmed this schedule as of January 20, 2024.
Season Statistics
Prior to his leave, Draisaitl had recorded 25 goals and 42 assists in 48 games played during the 2023-2024 season. Hockey-Reference.com provides updated statistics as of January 20, 2024.
Kasperi Kapanen Injury
forward Kasperi Kapanen sustained an injury during the Oilers’ game against the St. Louis Blues on January 14, 2024, after colliding with the boards. The Score reported that Kapanen was unable to return to the game. He has nine points in 14 games played this season.