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Oilers' Playoff Hopes Hang on McDavid, Draisaitl Injuries

3/27/2025

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Edmonton Oilers fans are holding their breath as stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl face injuries. Draisaitl is hopeful to return in a week, but McDavid's recovery will take longer. With playoffs on the horizon, head coach Kris Knoblauch calls on players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to rise to the occasion and keep the team's playoff dreams alive.

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Edmonton Oilers fans are holding their breath as stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl face injuries. Draisaitl is hopeful to return in a week, but McDavid's recovery will take longer. With playoffs on the horizon, head coach Kris Knoblauch calls on players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to rise to the occasion and keep the team's playoff dreams alive.