Draisaitl's Injury: Blessing or Curse for Oilers?

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Edminton Oiler's star, Leon Dryzidle, will miss the rest of the regular season due to a lower body injury. General manager Stan Bowman called it a potential blessing in disguise, saying it will leave Dryzidle rested and fresh for the playoffs. The forwards set out his first game Tuesday and a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. This marks the second straight year. Dryzidle has missed time late in the regular season. Last year, he skipped the final seven games in 11 of the last 14, but dominated the playoffs with 33 points, tying teammate Connor. McDavid for the league lead. The Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup final both times, but lost to the Florida Panthers. Bowman praised the team's depth in the recent win, with 13 players getting points and five different goal scores. He wants more balanced contributions, instead of relying on just McDavid and Dryzidle.

1:01His experience helping team USA at the recent Olympics showed him how buried scoring leads to success. The Oilers hold 77 points, tied for first in the Pacific Division with the Anaheim Ducks, who have two games in hand. They lead the Los Angeles Kings in Seattle Crackin by six points for the second wild cards by the west. Dryzidle ranks fourth league-wide with 97 points this season, Bowman expects Dryzidle back if they reach the playoffs, assuming recovery stays on track. Last season's absences forced others to step up, going seven wins, zero losses, one tie when just one star was out. Bowman sees it pushing the whole roster to elevate their games. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I. Soleypillow.com. Made in AI.