Knoblauch says the Oilers won’t have McDavid/Draisaitl in the next three games – Hockey Writer – Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers won a huge victory over Seattle Clake in recent games without the help of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in recent games, but it seems they may have to play without them in the next three games. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch claimed that the team will not be able to acquire two superstar forwards in the next few games as they rested and healed some minor injuries.

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Both McDavid and Draisaitl have incredibly powerful campaigns, so it would be sad to lack them in these few games. However, fans can agree that they should be 100% at 100% in the playoffs, rather than dealing with lingering injuries as they try to fight for their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Draisaitl, 29, scored 49 goals and added 52 assists to score 101 points in 68 games this season. McDavid, 28, scored 26 goals and added 64 assists to score 90 points in 63 games this season. McDavid also became a member of the 1000-point club this season, and since then the total number has increased to 1072 as of this writing.

The oilers will have to try to find a way to get some wins without the two best players in the NHL in their roster, but that’s positive news that their injuries don’t seem to matter and that they’ll both be ready for the playoffs.

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