Oilers' McDavid, Draisaitl Out for Kraken Showdown

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, March 22, at 10 PM ET, aiming to recover from a recent 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. However, the Oilers will be without key players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl due to injuries, which could significantly impact their performance. The Kraken, coming off a shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild, seek to improve their record against the Oilers, who have won both prior meetings this season. The Oilers currently hold a 40-24-5 record, while the Kraken sit at 30-35-5. Predictions suggest a potential victory for the Oilers, with a projected score of 4-2. Both teams are looking to bolster their standings as the season progresses.