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Leon Draisaitl: 'If not San Jose or Boston, why not Montreal?'

For the past few years, the Oilers have relied on a veritable two-headed monster in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Both forwards are among the NHL’s elite, and it’s hard to argue that they aren’t doing their part to help the Oilers succeed.

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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes the third-fastest player ever to reach 100 career playoff points

Leon Draisaitl once again cemented his place in the NHL record books when he recorded an assist on an Evander Kane goal Saturday night. As the Oilers faithful were singing Livin’ on a Prayer as loud as they could, Draisaitl won a faceoff clean, getting the puck to Kane at the top of the faceoff circle.

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Oilers’ Draisaitl becomes third-fastest player to hit 100 career playoff points

Leon Draisaitl really knows how to show up in the playoffs, as the Edmonton Oilers center has become the third-fastest player to reach 100 points in the postseason in their career.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Connor McDavid, Oilers hammer Canucks to force Game 7

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have forced Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks.

Oilers made key change for Game 6

Panthers captain named winner of the 2024 Selke Trophy

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan to helm 2026 U.S. Olympic team

Could Red Wings prospect use AHL playoffs as path to NHL?

NHL notebook: Panthers, Stars advance to Western Conference finals

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Bold 2024 offseason predictions: Goalie trades, Draisaitl’s contract & more

We’re days away from the playoff field shrinking to four teams, which is a reminder of how close we are to the offseason. Looking ahead, Roundtable members: What is your boldest offseason prediction for the summer of 2024? MATT LARKIN: I predict we see multiple star goaltenders traded.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Draisaitl Playoff Dominance: 3rd Player in 35 Years to Hit Milestone

Despite seemingly playing through another injury that has kept him out of practice skates, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has continued his playoff dominance throughout Round 2 of the 2023-24 NHL playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Insiders Suggest Mind-Numbing Connection to Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to play Game 5 against the Vancouver Canucks after tying the series 2-2 on Tuesday (May 14) on a late heroic goal from Evan Bouchard with less than a minute left in the game, winning the game 3-2.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Stanley Cup playoffs: Here is the talk of the Western Conference

Stanley Cup playoffs: Who, what everyone is talking about in the Western Conference

There is great hockey happening out in the Western Conference that can't be ignored.

Three takeaways as Bruins force Game 6 to keep season alive

Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Odd Rumor Links Leon Draisaitl to Sharks If Oilers Fall Out of Playoffs

An odd conversation surrounds Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl as the German star elevates his game in the playoffs and cements his chances as a Conn Smythe candidate if the team can make it past the Vancouver Canucks and go on to the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 2 minutes ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Team effort leads to victory for Oilers

The most consistent effort of the series was not to be wasted as the Edmonton Oilers snagged a well-deserved, last-second Game 4 win to even things up at two games apiece.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each

The Edmonton Oilers went from disappointment to ecstasy in 62 seconds on Tuesday night.

Oilers level series vs. Canucks thanks to last-minute goal

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / May 14

SPECULATION: Would Draisaitl Be Interested in Playing for Sharks?

Leon Draisaitl…to the San Jose Sharks? I’ll say flat out, that sounds like a real, real reach to me. But when not only one, but two NHL insiders are speculating openly about it?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 14

The Oilers are splitting up Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers are set to deploy Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on separate lines. It comes after the Dynamic Duo played alongside Zach Hyman on the top line for Games 2 and 3 against the Canucks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Leon Draisaitl seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' Game 3

Oilers star seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' performance in Game 3

A goaltender making more than 40 saves in winning a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is quite a feat, but Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has a different take on the performance of Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs on Sunday night.

Arturs Silovs' 42 saves lead Canucks past Oilers in Game 3

Canucks' Soucy to have hearing for cross-check; Zadorov fined

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The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 13

Frustrated Draisaitl downplays Silovs’ performance: ‘Post is not good goaltending’

Leon Draisaitl didn’t sound too keen to give Arturs Silovs much credit for the Vancouver Canucks’ win over the Edmonton Oilers in their playoff matchup on Sunday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10

Oilers and Draisaitl Injury a Risk vs. Reward Game Versus Canucks

Knowing that getting into the lineup was a bit of a risk versus reward gamble, Leon Draisaitl wouldn’t say much beyond, “We’ll see how I feel tonight” when asked about his injury status.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

GDB +.7.0: Will Leon Draisaitl Play?

In the NHL playoffs, your odds of getting an accurate injury update are as likely as finding the KFC original recipe. To give you a better understanding, here’s a quick summary of the lengths Harland Sanders went to protect the original recipe from being copied.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

Oilers’ Draisaitl says he is a game-time decision for Game 2 vs Canucks

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has characterized himself as a game-time decision for Game 2 against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10

Oilers star will be game-time decision for Game 2

Leon Draisaitl will be a game-time decision Friday when the Oilers take on the Canucks in Game 2 of their second-round series.

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Coach: Oilers star center could miss Game 2 vs. Canucks

After assisting on Edmonton's two first-period goals in a 5-4 Game 1 loss, he missed the last half of the second period. He headed to the dressing room after an abbreviated 10-second shift in the middle period.

Connor McDavid, Oilers facing most pressure among remaining teams

Oilers’ Draisaitl dealt with cramping during Game 1 against Canucks

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 9