Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin takes leave of absence after father's death

Edmonton Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin plays during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is taking a leave of absence after his father, Alexander, died suddenly Tuesday night.

The Oilers announced Wednesday that Podkolzin is returning home to Russia to be with his family, asking for privacy on his behalf.

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