Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers' star forward, has been sidelined since March 15 due to a lower-body injury. He returned to practice on April 13 and was a full participant in the final practice ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks. While Draisaitl expressed optimism about his condition, he did not confirm his status for the game, stating, "I feel good, and we'll see how it feels tomorrow." He ended the regular season with 97 points (35 goals, 62 assists) in 65 games, ranking ninth in scoring despite missing 17 games due to injury. Head coach Kris Knoblauch suggested that Draisaitl has been trending positively and may be available for the first round of the playoffs, although a final decision will depend on the medical staff's assessment. The Oilers are eager to advance after experiencing back-to-back disappointments in the Stanley Cup Finals.