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The Oilers beat the Sharks 3-2 despite losing Leon Draisaitl to an undisclosed injury

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Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Skinner tipped in the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers overcame an injury to Leon Draisaitl and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Thursday night.

Skinner scored just a few minutes after Draisaitl went to the locker room with an undisclosed injury.