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The Edmonton Oilers, after losing their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers, face an uncertain future with questions about their goaltending, cap space, and roster depth, despite having star players McDavid and Draisaitl. They need to learn from this loss and improve to finally secure their first championship since 1990.
Leon Draisaitl scored his fourth overtime goal of the playoffs, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-4 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, tying the series 2-2. Despite fatigue, Draisaitl and Connor McDavid pushed through with extra practices and intense effort, exemplifying leadership and resilience. Draisaitl's performance, including two assists and a record-setting OT goal, has made him a strong contender for playoff MVP, aiming to reverse last year's series outcome.
Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, tying the series 2-2 after a dramatic comeback from a 3-0 deficit, with the game featuring multiple overtimes and record-setting performances.
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals, including an overtime winner, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, showcasing his healthy and vintage performance after injuries hampered him in the previous year's finals.
The Edmonton Oilers won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers in overtime, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the game-winning goal, marking a significant comeback and setting the tone for the series.
The Edmonton Oilers won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers in overtime, overcoming a 3-1 deficit with a game-winning goal from Leon Draisaitl, and taking a 1-0 series lead.
Leon Draisaitl is dissatisfied with his performance in the Stanley Cup Final, having only two assists in the series against the Florida Panthers and no goals in seven games. Despite his struggles, his coach and teammates believe he is contributing significantly and may be too hard on himself. The Oilers, trailing 3-2 in the series, aim to force a Game 7, with Draisaitl acknowledging the historical significance of their potential comeback.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1, securing their 16th consecutive win and moving within one victory of tying the NHL record. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each contributed a goal and two assists, with the team's next game scheduled for February 6 against Vegas. The Oilers are aiming to match the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins' record and have shown resilience despite facing challenges, including a recent run of games that weren't their best.
The Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 12 games by rallying to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2, tying the record for the longest winning streak by a Canadian team set by the 1967-68 Montreal Canadiens. Warren Foegele scored two goals, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, and Stuart Skinner stopped 25 shots. The Oilers have gone 20-3-0 in their last 23 games, coming from behind eight times during the streak. The Kraken lost their third in a row after a nine-game winning streak, with Edmonton tying its franchise record of 10 consecutive games allowing two or fewer goals.
In Kris Knoblauch's NHL coaching debut, the Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Leon Draisaitl contributed a goal and three assists, while Connor McDavid added a goal and an assist. This win marked the Oilers' first home victory of the season and their second consecutive win after a four-game losing streak. Knoblauch, who took over as head coach after Jay Woodcroft's firing, received praise from McDavid and expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. The Islanders, on the other hand, suffered their fifth consecutive loss.
The Edmonton Oilers are out of the NHL playoffs due to poor performances from some of their top players, including Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Evander Kane. The team's poor goaltending also contributed to their early exit. Despite being the NHL's best team over the final three months of the season, the Oilers were unable to overcome the well-balanced Golden Knights. Draisaitl, who was a standout player in last year's playoffs, struggled to produce offensively and defensively in the series. The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Oilers and their fans.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will have a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl during their game on Wednesday. Draisaitl, who leads the playoffs with 18 points, was following the play when he was slashed by Pietrangelo, who was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and his teammates are calling for a suspension for Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after a "dirty" slash on Leon Draisaitl during Game 4 of their playoff series. McDavid said the slash was "as intent to injure as you can get" and that Pietrangelo should be forced to sit out Game 5. Pietrangelo received a major penalty and game misconduct for the slash, but the Oilers believe a suspension is necessary. Losing Pietrangelo would be a massive blow to the Golden Knights, but the Oilers say that shouldn't factor into the decision.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was ejected from Game 4 of their playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers for a vicious two-handed slash to the arm of Oilers center Leon Draisaitl. Pietrangelo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for intent to injure. Oilers captain Connor McDavid called for a suspension for the play. The Oilers won the game 4-1 to even up the series at two wins apiece. Pietrangelo will have a hearing with NHL Player Safety about the slash.
Leon Draisaitl's two goals helped the Edmonton Oilers win 5-1 against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals, tying the series and giving the Oilers momentum entering Game 3. Draisaitl's 13 goals through eight games have sparked a conversation about whether he could break the record for the most goals in a single postseason, currently shared by Reggie Leach and Jari Kurri at 19 goals each. The Oilers' power play and possession control have been key factors in their success, and Draisaitl's performance has solidified his place as one of the game's premier players.