Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced that forwards Leon Draisaitl and Adam Henrique are considered day-to-day. Their status for Game 2 versus Vancouver remains unknown.*likely placeholder for Draisaitl. Henrique skated but didn’t take rushes. Both labelled “day to day” and status for Game 2 unknown.Draisaitl logged 16:43 minutes of ice time and registered two assists during Game 1’s 5-4 loss to the Canucks.
Knoblauch said that Draisaitl had left due to cramping. “Between cramping and some equipment issues, that’s why his ice time was down,” Knoblauch told reporters following Game 1. Draisaitl was not at morning practice, raising even more questions about the status of his health. The 28-year-old has tallied five goals and seven assists for 12 points in six games, leading the team in points with Connor McDavid.Henrique is considered day-to-day after missing Game 1 with a lower-body injury. Henrique has tallied one goal and one assist in five playoff games with the Oilers.
Henrique was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks at the trade deadline for the Oilers’ 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2025 fifth-round pick, he finished the season with 51 points in 82 games.
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