Draisaitl's Playoff Status Uncertain

0:00On April 6th, Emmington Euler star Leon Drysaddle might miss the start of the playoffs after a lower-body injury sidelineed him since March 15th. Coach Chris Nobelouch dropped the update Monday, saying the Ford won't suit up for the team's final five regular season games. The Euler's sit tie for first in the Pacific Division with the Anaheim Ducks at 39 wins, 29 losses, and 9 overtime losses, but they still need to clinch a spot. Nobelouch expects Drysaddle back on the ice this week with no regular season action, aiming for some time in the first playoff round if recovery goes. Smooth, the last game is April 16th, playoffs kickoff two days later, and while Game 1 isn't ruled out, the coach anticipates a bit later. Drysaddle has been a beast this year, fifth in the league, with 97 points from 35 goals and 62 assists over 65 games. He got hurt early in that 3-1 win over Nashville, scoring first on the power play before taking a hit and limping off after two more shifts.

1:04The 30-year-old jetted home to Germany for specialist treatment and even popped up at an FC Bayern Munich soccer match. When asked by reporters if he'd play in the playoffs, he kept it real, he hopes so, that's the whole plan for his rehab right now. Oilers fans are holding breath, but with Drysaddle's track record, that first round boost could flip the script come playoff time. That's the story for today, NHL News Today, Driven by AI