Is Leon Draisaitl playing today? Oilers injury news awaits Game 1 update originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Leon Draisaitl is pivotal to the Edmonton Oilers' postseason hopes.
But he enters the playoffs with an injury, and the Oilers await news on whether he'll play in Game 1.
The recent intel has trended positive for Draisaitl, and it seems even if he misses Game 1 against the Ducks, he should be back soon.
But imagine the momentum that the Oilers gain immediately by getting their German superstar back on the ice.
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It's still to be determined whether Draisaitl will play.
Early on Monday, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters "you'll have to wait to find out."
No update from Knoblauch on Draisaitl and Dickinson.“You’ll have to wait (until tonight) to find out.” - Knoblauch.It’s playoffs.
— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) April 20, 2026
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If you're reading between the lines, it sounds like Draisaitl has a good chance.
This is what TSN's Ryan Rishaug posted on X on Sunday:
"Draisaitl flying around again today. Would be surprised if he’s not in tomorrow."
Draisaitl played in 65 games this season and had 97 points -- that included 35 goals and 62 assists.
Still just 30 years old, Draisaitl has 1,053 NHL points (434 goals and 619 assists).
He's been really great in his playoff career, too. Draisaitl has appeared in 96 playoff games and has scored 52 goals with 89 assists (141 points).
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