Leon Draisaitl's injury shakes Oilers’ playoff push, raises stakes for Connor McDavid’s future

The Edmonton Oilers were dealt a crushing blow on Tuesday, as superstar forward Leon Draisaitl was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury. The news arrives at a critical moment in the Western Conference playoff race and could significantly alter both the team’s short-term outlook and its long-term future. With Draisaitl sidelined, the burden shifts almost entirely onto captain Connor McDavid, who is already having a historic campaign. The 29-year-old leads the NHL with 114 points, including 37 goals and 77 assists, while also averaging more ice...