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Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Not Ready To Return This Week

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for this week's action. The Oilers begin a three-game slate on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has already been without Draisaitl for two games as the German superstar battles an undisclosed injury. Connor McDavid (lower body) joined Draisaitl on the shelf at the weekend, making Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the team's new first-line center. The absence of the star duo also gave Adam Henrique an opportunity to work as the second-line center on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, where he opened the scoring on a power play in an eventual 5-4 victory for the Oilers.

Yesterday

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid To Remain Out This Week

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) is not expected to return to the lineup this week. After missing Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken, McDavid will likely sit out at least three more games. With Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) also unavailable, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shined as the top-line center in Saturday's game, netting his fourth career hat trick in a 5-4 win. This marks Nugent-Hopkins' third three-point performance in the last four games. He will continue to have additional fantasy value until McDavid and Draisaitl return.

Yesterday

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Nets Special Hat Trick Against Kraken

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made a big impact in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken, scoring his fourth career hat trick. He became the 11th player in Oilers history and only the third over the past 30 years to score a hat trick with an even-strength, power-play, and short-handed goal. Due to the absence of Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), Nugent-Hopkins worked as the top-line center. His impressive work resulted in his third three-point effort in four games. The scoring surge has greatly boosted Nugent-Hopkins' scoring total, as he has reached 48 points (20 goals, 28 assists) in 69 appearances.

2 days ago

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins To Center First Line Versus Kraken

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will take over first-line center duties on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Edmonton has lost Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) this week, resulting in significant lineup changes. Adam Henrique is set to play center on the second line, while Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner will join the first power-play unit. Arvidsson and Vasily Podkolzin will accompany Nugent-Hopkins on the first line. Nugent-Hopkins recently demonstrated impressive form with back-to-back three-point games, although he has been inconsistent throughout the season. In 68 games, Nugent-Hopkins has tallied 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists).

3 days ago

Stuart Skinner • G • Oilers

Stuart Skinner Starts On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) will play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. A concussion spotter pulled Skinner from Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, but he has since been cleared to play in Saturday's contest. Skinner owns a 23-17-4 record for the season with two shutouts. He has allowed 2.85 goals while recording a .896 save percentage. During his last five appearances, Skinner has given up three or more goals in four games, resulting in three losses. With Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) out on Saturday, the Oilers may struggle to provide Skinner with adequate goal support.

3 days ago

Stuart Skinner • G • Oilers

Stuart Skinner Available On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) is available for Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. He was pulled by the concussion spotter on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, but Skinner is considered "fine." Skinner's recent performances have not been up to par, so he may still sit out Saturday's game as Calvin Pickard's backup. Since the beginning of February, Skinner has collected only four victories. He owns a 23-17-4 record for the year, allowing 2.85 goals with a .896 save percentage and two shutouts. Pickard has gone 3-1-1 over his past five appearances.

4 days ago

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Ruled Out For Saturday

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Saturday evening when the Oilers face the Seattle Kraken. Draisaitl was unable to suit up in their previous contest on Thursday evening with this same injury. Before Thursday's contest, head coach Kris Knoblauch noted that the team is taking a "cautious" approach. In addition, Connor McDavid (lower body) will also miss Saturday's contest and will leave the Edmonton offense shorthanded. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Draisaitl's status, as the team has yet to provide a definitive timetable. Since the start of the month (nine games), Draisaitl has tallied 13 points with five goals. While Draisaitl and McDavid remain sidelined, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Adam Henrique will operate as the top centers in the offense.

4 days ago

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Undergoing MRI, Not Playing On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) is undergoing an MRI on Friday and will not suit up on Saturday evening when the Oilers face the Seattle Kraken. McDavid sustained this injury during their contest on Thursday evening. Before departing the game, McDavid tallied one helper, which extended his point streak to 13 games. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be in danger of facing an extended absence. During this 13-game stretch, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net four times and added 15 helpers. In addition, No. 2 center Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) will also not suit up. As a result, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will likely be deployed as the top center for the time being and play alongside Zach Hyman and Jeff Skinner on the top forward line.

4 days ago

Stuart Skinner • G • Oilers

Stuart Skinner Exits Early On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) was removed from Thursday's contest by a concussion spotter. The 26-year-old only missed the final five minutes of the contest. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status leading up to their next game on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Before exiting, Skinner stopped 13 of the 16 shots he saw. He was replaced by Calvin Pickard. If Skinner were to miss any significant period of time, Pickard would operate as the clear top goaltender in the Edmonton crease. Over his past eight games before Thursday, Skinner carried a 3.01 GAA with an .889 save percentage. During this stretch, he held a 3-4 record. Pickard has held a modest .900 save percentage with a 3.13 GAA over his last six appearances.

4 days ago

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Departs With Lower-Body Injury

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) exited Thursday's contest with a lower-body injury. McDavid departed during the second period in clear pain. Before exiting, he tallied one helper and held a +1 rating. Fantasy managers should closely monitor his status heading into their next contest on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. No. 2 center Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) was also unable to play on Thursday, which could leave Edmonton quite undermanned for Saturday's game. Entering Thursday, McDavid was riding a 12-game point streak and was able to extend it to 13 before exiting. During these 12 games, McDavid found the back of the net four times and added 14 helpers. Through 63 games, McDavid has tallied 90 points. If he were to miss Saturday's game, Draisaitl will take his spot on the top line or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will shift to the center position.

4 days ago

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Likely Out On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with a minor injury, and the team considers him day-to-day. So far this season, Draisaitl hasn't missed any action, totaling 49 goals and 101 points in 68 games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will likely move up in the lineup and grab Draisaitl's spot as the second-line center. This will boost Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' fantasy value, although he has already put together back-to-back big performances, posting one goal and five assists over the past two games. For the season, Nugent-Hopkins has notched 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) in 67 contests.

5 days ago

Zach Hyman • LW • Oilers

Zach Hyman Busy In Tuesday's Victory

Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman tallied three points in his return to the lineup on Tuesday evening. Hyman was unable to play in their previous contest but looked dominant in his return. In the opening frame, Hyman found the back of the net on a tip-in. In the second, Hyman would score his second goal of the evening. Later in the third, Hyman would tack on the primary helper on Mattias Ekholm's ninth goal of the campaign. This was his second three-point outing over his last five contests. During this five-game stretch, Hyman has found the back of the net four times and added six helpers. The 32-year-old has scored 24 goals and tallied 16 helpers through 62 games this season. Hyman remains a solid option in favorable matchups in DFS, playing in the Edmonton top-six alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

6 days ago

Mattias Ekholm • D • Oilers

Mattias Ekholm Cleared For Tuesday's Contest

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Ekholm has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should expect the 34-year-old to return to his role on the top pairing alongside Evan Bouchard. Over his previous nine contests, Ekholm scored one goal and added four helpers. During this stretch, Ekholm logged 17 shots on goal with 14 blocked shots. Through 60 total contests this season, the 34-year-old has found the back of the net eight times and added 19 helpers. Ekholm has logged 39 hits with 86 blocked shots. Ekholm carries more value in formats that reward hits and blocks but is a risky play in DFS, given his low-scoring upside.

7 days ago

Zach Hyman • LW • Oilers

Zach Hyman Returning On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. Hyman was unable to play in their previous contest but will make a quick return to the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect the 32-year-old to return to his role on the top forward line and power-play unit. Before the injury, Hyman was riding a three-game scoreless stretch. Before this minor skid, Hyman tallied five points (three goals) over his last seven contests. Through 61 total games, Hyman has found the back of the net 22 times and added 15 helpers. Hyman has tallied 11 of his points on the power play. Even though Hyman is falling short of the 54 goals he scored last season, he remains a viable forward in deeper formats and a solid option in DFS in favorable matchups, playing alongside Connor McDavid.

7 days ago

John Klingberg • D • Oilers

John Klingberg Not Playing On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening when the Oilers face the Utah Hockey Club. Klingberg has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. As a result, Troy Stretcher will remain in the starting lineup. Before sustaining this injury, Klingberg tallied four points (one goal) across five contests. During this stretch, Klingberg logged 12 shots on goal with three hits and nine blocked shots. Through 10 games this season, the 32-year-old has found the back of the net just one time and added three helpers. During the 2023 season, Klingberg tallied a similar five points over 14 NHL contests. When Klingberg is cleared to return to the starting lineup, he will not carry any fantasy value, given his lack of scoring upside.

7 days ago

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Dishes Out Three Helpers

Edmonton Oilers left wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tallied three helpers during their 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday evening. In the first period, Nugent-Hopkins tallied the primary assist on Corey Perry's power-play goal. In the second, Nugent-Hopkins would set up Viktor Arvidsson to score his ninth goal of the season. Then, in the final frame, Nugent-Hopkins would tally his third primary helper of the evening, this time on Connor McDavid's 25th goal of the season. This outing snapped a three-game scoreless streak for Nugent-Hopkins. Before this skid, the 31-year-old tallied six points (five helpers) over his last nine contests. In 66 games, the former first-overall selection has found the back of the net 16 times and added 26 assists. He should continue to be viewed as a solid DFS play in favorable matchups.

Mar 17

Zach Hyman • LW • Oilers

Zach Hyman A Game-Time Call Sunday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the New York Rangers. The 32-year-old played only 10:36 against the New York Islanders on Friday and has been left nursing an undisclosed injury. However, Hyman participated in Sunday's morning skate, which suggests that he may be able to play against the Rangers. Hyman had a big three-point performance last weekend against the Dallas Stars, but these are his only points this month. He has posted 22 goals and 37 points in 61 games across the year.

Mar 16

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Leads Edmonton To Victory

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice to lead Edmonton to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday evening. Draisaitl scored his first goal in the second frame on a slap shot. Later in overtime, Draisaitl scored the game-winner on a snap shot. This performance extended his point streak to an incredible 17 games. During this stretch, Draisaitl has scored 14 goals and added 12 helpers. He has held a +2 rating and tallied 10 points on the power play. Through 66 total games this season, the 29-year-old has enjoyed another fantastic season as he has tallied 100 points (49 goals). Draisaitl earned 30 of his points on the power play and has averaged 3.25 shots on goal per game. He will look to stay hot on Sunday evening against the New York Rangers.

Mar 15

Mattias Janmark • C • Oilers

Mattias Janmark Misses Practice Due To Illness

Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark (illness) did not practice on Wednesday, leaving his status uncertain for Thursday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. According to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Janmark missed the practice session due to an illness. Janmark has been an inconsistent offensive contributor for the Oilers in 2024-25. In 63 games, he has recorded two goals and 17 points with a career-low shooting percentage of 5.0. If Janmark isn't in game shape on Thursday, Kasperi Kapanen is likely to rejoin the lineup. Kapanen has also been unreliable offensively, going seven straight appearances without scoring a point. So far this season, he has accumulated six goals and five assists in 49 games.

Mar 13

Mattias Ekholm • D • Oilers

Mattias Ekholm To Miss Three-Game Road Trip

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is likely to miss three more games. He has already been sidelined for three games and will miss at least a few additional contests, as the Swedish veteran did not travel with the team for a three-game road trip. The positive news for the team is that John Klingberg (undisclosed) has joined the trip. He could be ready to jump into the lineup on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. If not, Troy Stecher will likely continue to play. Stecher ended a 16-game barren spell with an assist in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Mar 13

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