Although Knoblauch did not provide an exact time for the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner's return to action, he further allayed fears of Connor McDavid missing time in the upcoming NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, which the Oilers are very much expected to make.

Edmonton superstar forward Leon Draisaitl became the first player in the NHL this season to reach 50 goals, then he added his 51st later Saturday night in dramatic fashion, as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl returned to the lineup in style on Saturday. After missing four games because of an injury, the 29-year-old center delivered a big performance for his team against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Oilers went 1-2-0 in three games last week, which wasn’t the ideal outcome, but there were still some positive takeaways. They showed resilience against a tough Dallas Stars squad on March 26,

But he keeps impacting games. No one saw sixteen goals coming off his stick this season. And his scrap helped set the parameters of Saturday’s game. I heard someone suggest Perry may get bumped out of the lineup in the playoffs once everyone is healthy.

Leon Draisaitl returned against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. "I still have to check with the staff," Oilers coach Kris Knobauch said. "He was on the ice to see if he was able to play and I’ll confirm with our medical staff to see if he’s cleared, but I think there’s a good chance he is playing."

During his return from injury, Leon Draisaitl put on a clinic as the Edmonton Oilers defeated rival Calgary Flames 3-2, issuing a strong message postgame.