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Draisaitl Leaves After First-Period Hit in Oilers' 3-1 Win Over Predators

Team doctors report no immediate red flags pending a fuller evaluation.

Mar 15, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) and Edmonton Oilers center Matt Savoie (22) celebrate a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen (29) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
Mar 15, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Pius Suter (22) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) dig for a rebound in front of Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl, left wing Zach Hyman and center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins celebrate a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen (Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images)
Mar 15, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) and Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) compete for the puck during the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Leon Draisaitl left after a first-period hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt that sent him into the Predators’ bench, returned to finish the opening frame, then did not play the final two periods.
  • Draisaitl opened the scoring on a power play 3:12 into the game for his 35th goal of the season before exiting.
  • Head coach Kris Knoblauch said the situation does not present immediate red flags and suggested it should not be a long-term injury, with the timeline to be determined.
  • Edmonton won 3-1 behind three assists from Connor McDavid, a game-winner from Matt Savoie early in the second period, and an empty-net goal by Zach Hyman.
  • Connor Ingram made 27 saves and was affirmed by Knoblauch as the team’s starting goaltender going forward, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins returned to the lineup.