Leon Draisaitl reacts to Sharks loss as Edmonton Oilers fall to 29-24-8, allow 5 goals

Mar 1, 2026 (10:01)

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On the Edmonton Oilers' X post, Leon Draisaitl owned the San Jose Sharks loss, and the Edmonton Oilers are staring at a March defensive leak.

Saturday's 5-4 loss in San Jose dropped Edmonton to 29-24-8.

The line that sticks is simple.

"Just giving up too many goals."

- Leon Draisaitl

It's not a bad-bounce excuse, it's a team identity alarm.

San Jose ended a five-game skid and made Edmonton chase the game again.

Here's the clip the Oilers posted.

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Draisaitl wasn't quiet on the ice either, scoring a power-play goal on five shots.

He's up to 31-54-85, and the man advantage still runs through his hands.

Oilers fans can handle a loss, but not the same soft spots nightly.

The Sharks' winner came from distance, a point shot that found air over the glove.

That's the kind of goal that makes a room talk about details, not effort.

If Edmonton's F3 floats high, the blue line gets stuck protecting seams and tips.

If the gaps shrink, the Oilers can trade chances without trading structure.

Draisaitl, drafted in 2014, first round, third overall by Edmonton, knows what spring hockey demands.

The next test is turning that quote into a one-game reset, not another theme.

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