Oilers' Leon Draisaitl misses second game in a row with injury

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetDecember 31, 2022 - 9:53pm

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl was just one of a number of players who were fighting injuries during the playoffs. (Mark Humphrey/AP)

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl missed his second game in a row with an undisclosed injury on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.

Head coach Jay Woodcroft said Draisaitl was dealing with "bumps and bruises" earlier this week.

In 36 games this season, Draisaitl has 21 goals and 57 points, which is good for second in league scoring behind teammate Connor McDavid.

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