Leon Draisaitl is slated to suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference quarter‑finals against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources tell ESPN. Coach Kris Knoblauch listed the center as a game‑time decision, alongside veteran Jason Dickinson, after the star missed action since March 15 with a lower‑body issue. His brief trip to Germany for specialist treatment underscored the severity of the issue.

The forward returned to full practice last week and joined the top power‑play unit on Sunday, signaling readiness. He finished the regular season with 97 points (35 goals, 62 assists) in 65 games, anchoring Edmonton’s duo with Connor McDavid. Those numbers placed him third in league scoring, reinforcing his role as a playoff catalyst. The Oilers aim to translate that production into postseason success.

With home‑ice advantage, Edmonton hopes Draisaitl’s return fuels a strong start against a Ducks squad back in the playoffs after eight years. The Oilers closed the regular season winning seven of their final eleven games and will look to carry that form into the series. A healthy Draisaitl gives Edmonton its best chance to advance.