A chastened Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl says he's OK with a hefty fine and no suspension for spearing San Jose's Chris Tierney in the groin. That's not how I want to be seen as a player," Draisaitl said after practice Thursday, hours ahead of a pivotal Game 5 matchup with the Sharks. Draisaitl had just 20 penalty minutes in the regular season, but he was given a major and game misconduct Tuesday night when he speared Tierney in a 7-0 blowout by the Sharks. Draisaitl racked up 77 points in the regular season, eighth best in the NHL, but has disappeared in the playoffs. In the pre-game skate Thursday, McLellan reunited Draisaitl on McDavid's wing but bumped down Patrick Maroon from the other side and elevated rookie Drake Caggiula.

Source: CBC News April 20, 2017 19:51 UTC