Overview
- Edmonton announced the temporary absence on Saturday and asked for privacy for Draisaitl and his family.
- He will miss Saturday’s game against the Canucks and is likely out Sunday against the Blues.
- Upcoming opponents next week include the Devils, Penguins and Capitals ahead of the Feb. 5 Olympic break.
- Draisaitl has 25 goals and 67 points in 48 games this season and averages 22:05 of ice time.
- The Oilers sit second in the Pacific Division at 23-17-8 with eight games over the next two weeks.