Overview
- NHL.com reported that Leon Draisaitl will not play Tuesday when Edmonton hosts San Jose.
- Draisaitl exited Sunday’s win after an Ozzy Wiesblatt hit, is listed with a lower-body injury, and the team expects more clarity before the weekend.
- Head coach Kris Knoblauch said he does not think the absence should be long but acknowledged there may be some time off.
- Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos described the situation as potentially week to week, a characterization that remains unconfirmed by the team.
- Edmonton will insert Max Jones and elevate Vasily Podkolzin and Matthew Savoie to help cover minutes as the club manages a tight playoff race.