Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season because of injury

Edmonton Oilers’ star forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the remainder of the NHL regular season due to a lower-body injury. The team announced that Draisaitl, who was injured during a game against the Nashville Predators, will be sidelined for the Oilers’ final 14 games. The injury occurred after a collision with Nashville’s Ozzy Wiesblatt. It remains uncertain if Draisaitl will be ready for the playoffs starting April 18. The 30-year-old German player is currently fourth in the league for scoring, with 97 points in 65 games. Draisaitl has previously won the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP in 2020 and was the runner-up last season. His absence could significantly impact the Oilers’ performance as they approach the playoffs. QUESTION: How might the absence of a key player like Leon Draisaitl affect the team’s morale and performance as they head into the playoffs?