Draisaitl considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl was absent from Thursday's practice and is considered day-to-day, head coach Kris Knoblauch announced, per The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman.

Puck drops on Game 2 of the Oilers' second-round matchup against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

Draisaitl missed the final eight minutes of the second period in Edmonton's series-opening loss on Wednesday night, but he was able to return for the last frame.

The 28-year-old German pitched in with two assists in the first stanza and saw just under 17 minutes of ice time in the contest.

Knoblauch said postgame that Draisaitl's absence was due to a combination of cramping and equipment issues, adding that it wasn't a long-term concern.

Draisaitl has registered five goals - including two game-winners - and 12 points in six playoff games so far this spring.

His 36 career postseason tallies are tied with Craig Simpson and Paul Coffey for the sixth most in franchise history, while Draisaitl's 89 points in 55 playoff games lead the Oilers since his debut in 2014-15.

The Canucks staged a comeback in Game 1 to win 5-4.

Oilers forward Adam Henrique is also considered day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game with a lower-body issue.

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