Oilers Lose Leon Draisaitl Remainder of NHL Regular Season
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Edmonton OilersLeon Draisaitl last played against the Nashville Predators on Sunday. He was injured in the first period and did not return to the game with a lower-body injury. Edmonton will be facing the San Jose Sharks at home on Tuesday night.
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