The Edmonton Oilers are dealing with a potentially serious early-season injury.

Ahead of Saturday's game against Ottawa, head coach Todd McLellan disclosed forward Leon Draisaitl is dealing with concussion-type symptoms, according to Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Draisaitl missed practice the past few days after suffering en eye injury during the team's loss Monday against Winnipeg, a game in which he played over 18 minutes, and scored a goal.

He will therefore not play against the Senators and will be held out of the lineup until deemed clear of the concussion symptoms.

Draisaitl, who signed an eight-year, $68 million extension this past summer, recorded a goal and two assists in three games so far this season.

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