Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl chastened over spear to groin of Sharks player
EDMONTON — 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.
“Obviously it was a stupid play. That’s not who I am. That’s not me. That’s now 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.
“I think everyone knows that I’m the last guy that wants to hurt anyone out there or that wants to play that type of game.
“It was a bad play by me so obviously I’m happy with what I got.”