Leon Draisaitl's 51st goal lifts Oilers in OT
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Leon Draisaitl was magnificent in his return from injury on Saturday, almost single-handedly lifting the Edmonton Oilers over the Calgary Flames in overtime in the final Battle of Alberta of the seaso...
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Leon Draisaitl got his second goal of the night 2:25 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a two-game skid.
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Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 50th and 51st goals of the season and added an assist to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place on Saturday.
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The question came into the minds of the talented and intelligent writers of The Oil Rig of how Leon Draisaitl could have 101 points so far this season but his linemates, Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson could only have 22 points apiece.
NHL News: Oilers star Leon Draisaitl sends strong reminder to teammates after win over rivals Flames
During his return from injury, Leon Draisaitl put on a clinic as the Edmonton Oilers defeated rival Calgary Flames 3-2, issuing a strong message postgame.
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Edmonton Journal on MSNWho is the NHL's deadliest dual scoring threat? It's definitely DraisaitlSeems like we’ve been talking about Leon Draisaitl quite a bit at the Cult of Hockey lately. Pre-game Saturday, when I wrote of his impending return to a depleted Edmonton Oilers line-up badly in need of a boost.
Draisaitl scored late to tie the game and then won it in overtime with his league-leading 51st goal of the season as the Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the rival Calgary Flames on Saturday.
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RotoBaller on MSNLeon Draisaitl Leads The Way In ReturnEdmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) tallied three points during their 3-2 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening. Draisaitl missed the previous four contests due to an undisclosed injury but did not miss a step in his return.
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Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers returned from injury to score his 50th goal of the season, setting a new record. His fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, attended the match and shared her support on Instagram.
When superstars like McDavid and Draisaitl go down, it affects not only the on-ice performance but also team morale. Fans and analysts alike start to wonder how the team can maintain its competitive edge in a league that increasingly values depth.
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RotoBaller on MSNLeon Draisaitl Could Be Back In Action SaturdayEdmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) seems ready to return to the lineup for Saturday's Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The German superstar has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury.