Draisaitl is at the peak of his hockey powers, delivering exceptional results via brains, brawn and precision.
Mar. 6 @ EDM: Thursday’s matchup features the NHL’s second-leading scorer vs. the NHL’s second-leading scorer… since the 4 Nations Face-Off. That would be Leon Draisaitl vs. Nick Suzuki.
Leon Draisaitl spoke about the Edmonton Oilers' defensive struggles after their 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, the Oilers' sixth defeat in seven games.
The Montreal Canadiens are riding a streak of their own as they have won a season-high five straight games. The Canadiens won their only meeting with the Oilers this season by a 3-0 score, holding both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl without a point. That marked the sixth time they held McDavid and Draisaitl without a point in the same game.
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers is demonstrating exceptional all-round performance, placing him among the top-three NHL players this season. With 90 points and 44 goals, Draisaitl's two-way play makes him a strong Hart and Selke Trophy contender.
Edmonton Oilers' star Leon Draisaitl and his fiancée Celeste Desjardins enjoyed a romantic getaway to the scenic French countryside. Desjardins called it their "most special trip" on Instagram.
This in from the Oilers, news that they have sent rookie froward Matthew Savoie back to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League.
Man, it’s uncanny how Edmonton Oilers teammates Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are always together. They’re best buddies off the ice. In fact, Draisaitl met his fiancee because she’s childhood friends with McDavid’s wife.
Calvin Pickard, the 32-year-old goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers, helped end the team's losing streak with a game-saving performance against the Carolina Hurricanes. Pickard's 35 saves led the Oilers to a 3-1 victory.
Draisaitl's two assists helped raise his point streak to 11 contests and he has 16 points in that span. Overall, the 29-year-old center has 46 assists, 90 points and 200 shots on net in 60 games this season.
The Montreal Canadiens visit the Edmonton Oilers after the Canadiens took down the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime.
Nate Schmidt and Carter Verhaeghe had third-period goals, Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers topped the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.