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Leon Draisaitl is anticipated to return for the Oilers' playoff opener against the Ducks after missing the end of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.
The Edmonton Oilers have pulled off another deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, landing forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round pick.
Dickinson's five-year deal is only the opening move in Bowman's plan to reshape the roster via a Nurse trade.
Oilers on the brink of elimination vs Ducks in Game 5, with McDavid's ankle injury status uncertain.
Edmonton Oilers edge Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Game 1, with Kapanen's late game-winner and Draisaitl's return highlighting the comeback victory.
Ottawa heads to Chicago for a pivotal early-season tilt against the Blackhawks as both teams aim to build momentum and deal with injuries.