Oilers Face Tough Week Without Draisaitl

0:00It's March 22nd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NHL News. Today your AI-powered team report. The Emmitts and Oilers are facing a tough week ahead without their star forward, Leon Drysaddle, who sidelined for the rest of the regular season with a Bill Barrow lower body injury from last Sunday's game. General manager Stan Bowman remains optimistic that Drysaddle will be back at full strength for the playoffs starting mid-April, giving fans some hope. Amid the uncertainty, in the Pacific Division race, the Oilers hold 2nd place with a record of 34 wins, 28 losses, and 9 overtime losses, but they're in a tight battle chasing the Anaheim Ducks while holding off Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Jose, especially with their remaining. Schedule looking a bit tougher. To bolster depth with other injuries and illnesses hitting the forwards, the team are called 23-year-old Roby Jarventy from their American. Hockey League affiliate in Bakersfield, offering him a key chance to contribute scoring in

1:01the bottom lines. This week brings crucial road games, Tuesday at 9.30 p.m. against Utah in Salt Lake City, Thursday at 9.30 p.m. in Vegas, then home Saturday. At 3.30 p.m. versus Anaheim wins here, could swing the standings dramatically and test Conno McDavid's leadership and the team's resolve without their top score.