Draisaitl (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl appears poised to return to action against Anaheim in Game 1 on Monday. He sat out the final 14 games of the 2025-26 regular season, finishing with 35 goals, 97 points and 186 shots on net in 65 appearances. Draisaitl should occupy a second-line role and see time on the top power-play unit in Monday's lineup versus the Ducks.

Draisaitl (lower body) will be a game-time call for Game 1 against the Ducks on Monday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl has been reportedly working hard in practice in order to get back into the lineup for the start of the postseason. If the 30-year-old center does play, he figures to slot into his usual second-line role in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit. In order to suit up Monday, Draisaitl will need to be activated off of long-term injured reserve, which will be the final step in the process.

Draisaitl (lower body) participated in Monday's morning skate and should return to the lineup sometime in the opening round of the playoffs, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl is on long-term injured reserve, and an exact date for his return remains unclear. He has been out since March 15 due to the injury, but he has been making some progress. Draisaitl finished the 2025-26 regular season with 35 goals and 97 points in 65 appearances.

Draisaitl (lower body) has not started skating but is expected to get on the ice soon, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl has been on the shelf for nine straight games due to his lower-body problem and is expected to miss at least five more since the Oilers ruled him out for the regular season. Prior to getting hurt, the 30-year-old center was riding a nine-game point streak during which he produced six goals and 11 helpers. At this point, there is still time for the German to get back to 100 percent before the start of the playoffs, though it could be close.

Draisaitl (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl sustained the injury in Sunday's matchup against Nashville, and the Oilers announced Tuesday that he would miss the remainder of the regular season. He had 35 goals and 62 assists, including 42 points on the power play, over 65 games. The Oilers recalled Roby Jarventie from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis in a corresponding move.

Draisaitl (lower body) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl sustained the injury in Sunday's 3-1 win over Nashville. He will conclude the regular season with 35 goals, 97 points and 186 shots on net in 65 appearances. Assuming Edmonton secures a playoff berth, it's unclear when the 30-year-old forward will be available to return to the lineup. Jason Dickinson and Josh Samanski could see increased roles in the team's middle six during Draisaitl's absence.

Draisaitl (lower body) isn't available for Tuesday's home matchup against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers have yet to offer a timeline for Draisaitl's return, but head coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday that the team doesn't want to aggravate or make the German forward's injury worse. The 30-year-old will continue to be evaluated in the coming days, but at this point, it seems less likely Draisaitl will be available for Thursday's matchup versus Florida as well. Jason Dickinson is expected to slot in as the second-line center while Draisaitl is sidelined.

Draisaitl (lower body) didn't participate in Monday's practice because he is still going through the evaluation process, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl sustained the injury in Sunday's 3-1 win over Nashville after extending his point streak to nine consecutive games. He has amassed six goals and 11 assists during that span, giving him 35 tallies and 97 points across 65 appearances this season. There was no update on Draisaitl's status following Monday's practice, but head coach Kris Knoblauch believes the 30-year-old forward could miss some games, per Derek Van Diest of NHL.com.

Draisaitl suffered an undisclosed injury during Sunday's 3-1 win over Nashville, and there was no update on his status after the game, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl took a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt in the first period, which resulted in the former exiting the game. Draisaitl opened the scoring against the Predators with a power-play marker, extending his point streak to nine games (six goals, 11 helpers) in the process. Considering head coach Kris Knoblauch did not have any information to relay about Draisaitl's status, the 30-year-old all-world forward should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's home divisional matchup against San Jose.

Draisaitl notched two assists, six shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Draisaitl has five goals and nine assists during his six-game point streak, including two tallies and five helpers on the power play. The 30-year-old is up to 94 points, 182 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-11 rating over 62 contests. Draisaitl is closing in on the seventh 100-point campaign of his career, which would be his fifth in a row once he gets there.