Edmonton Oilers injury report ft. Ryan McLeod and more

The Edmonton Oilers (39-23-8) are playing good hockey this season and are currently placed third in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Captain Connor McDavid and Leon Draistl have been the most valuable players for the Oilers in terms of goal scoring.

The club last won the Stanley Cup in 1990, and this time they are poised to make it to the post-season for the 25th time in franchise history. The NHL 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 17th, and the Edmonton Oilers are predicted to enter the competition as one of the favorites.

However, the Oilers are still without some of the key players off the roster. As the playoffs approach, the club hopes to have their players healthy before then.

The following is the complete list of Edmonton Oilers injured players along with their injury status and a potential return date to the lineup.

#1 Ryan McLeod is dealing with an upper body injury and is considered day-to-day

Forward Ryan McLeod is one of the emerging players in the league. The 23-year-old is currently suffering from an upper-body injury that he sustained during the matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

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The severity of the injury is still unknown and his return date to the squad is also unknown as he is considered day-to-day. Ryan McLeod has appeared in 55 games and has managed to rack up 22 points with (11 goals and 11 assists) this season.

#2 Edmonton Oilers will be without Ryan Murray until March 30th

Defenseman Ryan Murray has been dealing with a back injury. He last appeared on the ice back in November last year. He has been placed on IR since December and is expected to remain off the ice until atleast March 30th.

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The 28-year-old defenseman has played only 13 games this season and has managed to pick up 3 points.

#3 Mike Smith, Oscar Klefboom (both are expected to return before July 1st)

Back in September last year, it was reported that the 40-year-old netminder Mike Smith failed his physical and was placed on LTIR. His injury has also been disclosed at the moment and he is currently placed on IR. Mike Smith has not featured in a single game this season and is expected to remain off the ice until July 1st.

Defenseman Oscar Klefboom has been dealing with a shoulder injury since 2020 and has not played a single game since then. It was also reported that his career is likely to be over following the injury. Klefboom is placed on IR and is unlikely to return before July 1st.