Oilers' Leon Draisaitl not in lineup against Kraken

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetDecember 30, 2022 - 9:50pm

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl adjusts his helmet in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Draisaitl scored three goals in the Oilers' 4-0 win. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Edmonton Oilers won't have Leon Draisaitl in the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle Kraken.

Leon Draisaitl not on the ice for warmup. He won’t play tonight.

Skinner starts. pic.twitter.com/Sjkseqk8Se

— Jack Michaels (@EdmontonJack) December 31, 2022

Draisaitl has missed both practices since the Oilers' last game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. At the time, head coach Jay Woodcroft said Draisaitl was dealing with "bumps and bruises" and would not confirm if he would make the trip to Washington.

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

Stuart Skinner will start in goal against the Kraken.

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