April 21, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is good to go for the start of the playoffs on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The 2024/25 Rocket Richard Trophy winner sat out the last seven regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury and appeared in only three of the final 14 contests. He is projected to skate on the second line alongside Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson in Game 1 against the Kings. Draisaitl has averaged the fifth-most postseason points in NHL history and erupted for 10 points (five goals, five assists) during a five-game series against the Kings last year.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 18, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) has taken home the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal-scorer in 2024-25. He finished at the top of the pile for the first time in his career, potting 52 goals in 71 contests. The German superstar missed the final seven regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury, but still comfortably ended up as the league's top goal-scorer, with William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs finishing second on 45 goals. Draisaitl lit the lamp in 42 of his 71 outings and set a single-season NHL record with six overtime goals. He now also holds the NHL record for the most games missed (11) in a season by a Rocket Richard Trophy winner. Over the course of the campaign, Draisaitl added 54 assists to his tally, finishing with 106 points. This marks his fourth consecutive season with at least 100 points, and his sixth overall.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. After exiting Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks due to an undisclosed injury, Draisaitl seems set to miss some time. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Friday that Draisaitl will likely also sit out Monday's meeting with the Anaheim Ducks. However, the German superstar is expected to return "well before playoffs." With Connor McDavid (lower body) still sidelined, the scoring lines will likely be centered by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Adam Henrique in Saturday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
April 4, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) was unable to finish Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. Draisaitl logged 10 minutes of ice time before exiting the game against the San Jose Sharks. In his limited role, he was able to log an assist on the power play and added a shot on goal. Draisaitl missed time earlier this month due to an injury, and it is still unclear if he reaggravated it. Since returning from that injury, Draisaitl has tallied five points, including three goals, in just three contests. If Draisaitl were to miss more time, fantasy managers should expect Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to move up to the top offensive line. Through 71 games this season, Draisaitl sits in the lead in total goals with 52. He has also added 54 helpers, with 33 of his total points coming on the power play.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Derek Van Diest
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