MAY 11 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
LEON DRAISAITL #29 - CENTER - EDMONTON OILERS
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Q&A with Mac-T: Former Oilers head coach wasn't surprised by the McDavid and Draisaitl magic in Game 2 Former Oilers head coach Craig MacTavish knew that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl would lead the way in Game 2
Edmonton, Vancouver face off with series tied 1-1
The Edmonton Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks in game three of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills stat sheet Friday Draisaitl scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished three assists, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks in Game 2.
Impact Not bad for a guy who was considered a game-time decision after dealing with cramping issues in Wednesday's Game 1 and skipping practice Thursday. Draisaitl was involved in all of the Oilers' goals, including scoring their first one of the game. He was listed on the first line with Connor McDavid rather than centering his own line, though both players shared faceoff duties. Draisaitl is up to six goals, 10 assists, 30 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through seven playoff outings, and he's yet to be held off the scoresheet this postseason.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Bouchard scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Canucks in Game 2 to even playoff series
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 to even their second-round playoff series at one game apieceMAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to play Friday Draisaitl (undisclosed) is warming up and is expected to suit up against the Canucks on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Draisaitl missed a morning skate after dealing with cramping issues during Wednesday's Game 1 loss. Fortunately for Edmonton, he shouldn't miss any additional time. The star forward has five goals and 12 points through six games this postseason. Draisaitl tallied two assists in Game 1 against Vancouver.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Leon Draisaitl says he's a game-time decision for Edmonton Oilers. But if not him, what? Who? Leon Draisaitl Edmonton Oilers Adam Henrique Vancouver Canucks
MAY 10 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
PRE-RAW | Leon Draisaitl 05.10.24
MAY 10 • YOUTUBE
With or without Leon Draisaitl, Oilers feel Game 2 urgency vs. Canucks Draisaitl is far more likely to play than Adam Henrique, who also missed practice Tuesday.
MAY 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Questionable for Game 2 Draisaitl (undisclosed) is day-to-day and questionable for Game 2 against Vancouver on Friday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports Thursday.
Impact Draisaitl dealt with a cramping issue during the second period of Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Canucks, though he was able to return in the third frame. However, the 28-year-old forward then missed Thursday's morning skate, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV. Draisaitl's value to the Oilers can't be overstated. He has five goals and 12 points through six playoff outings. If he's unable to play and Adam Henrique (lower body) returns after missing Game 1, then perhaps Henrique will serve as Edmonton's second-line center. However, if neither forward is available, then Ryan McLeod might be moved into that top-six role.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs two helpers Draisaitl recorded a pair of assists in a 5-4 Game 1 loss to Vancouver on Wednesday. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Draisaitl was dealing with cramps in the second pe...
Impact Draisaitl managed just 16:43 of ice time due to his cramping issue, his fewest minutes during a game in the postseason. Still, the world-class center has registered at least a point in all 6 playoff contests, racking up a combined five goals and seven helpers, including eight power-play points. At this point, there is no reason to think Draisaitl won't be ready for Game 2 on Friday since he was able to return for the third period.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Lowetide: Why Leon Draisaitl is a special playoff performer Draisaitl's offensive numbers in the postseason have spiked in a historically unusual way.
MAY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 2. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series
The season for the Florida Panthers cannot end on Wednesday nightMAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oilers notebook: Draisaitl will likely see a lot of J.T. Miller in this series against Canucks The Canucks are deep at the centre position, but Leon Draisaitl will likely battle head-to-head with Canucks alternate captain J.T. Miller
MAY 6 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
Two goals to clinch series win Draisaitl scored a pair of goals on a team-high six shots in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Kings.
Impact Draisaitl tied the game 2-2 midway through the second period with a power-play goal before putting Edmonton ahead just a few minutes later with a second tally, beating David Rittich with a one-timer off a Connor McDavid feed. It was an excellent start to the post-season for Draisaitl -- the 28-year-old center tallied five goals and 10 points in the Oilers' decisive five-game series victory.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
POST-RAW | Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 05.01.24
MAY 2 • YOUTUBE
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers eliminate Kings ... again Leon Draisaitl scored twice as the host Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday in Game 5 of their...
MAY 2 • SACBEE.COM
Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to win their first-round NHL playoff seriesMAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leon Draisaitl Awarded Power Play Goal After Video Review
MAY 2 • YOUTUBE
Sets up decisive goal Draisaitl recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Kings in Game 4.
Impact Draisaitl has eight points over four playoff outings, and six of those points have come with the man advantage. He set up Evan Bouchard's second-period marker Sunday, which was enough to give the Oilers a 3-1 lead in this first-round series. While Draisaitl's 5-on-5 scoring is lacking, he continues to be a reliable scorer while seeing big minutes in the top six and on the power play.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Offensive depth has Rangers on verge of sweep, Avalanche and Oilers each up 2-1 in first round
The New York Rangers are looking to finish off a sweep of the Washington Capitals on SundayAPRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three-point effort in Game 3 win Draisaitl scored twice on four shots, added an assist, went plus-2, blocked two shots and logged two PIM in Friday's 6-1 win over the Kings in Game 3.
Impact Draisaitl's first goal was at even strength, while his other two points were on the power play. The 28-year-old has been in peak form with three goals, four helpers, 15 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through three playoff contests. With the Oilers leading the series 2-1, Draisaitl is likely to remain on the second line rather than moving up to play alongside Connor McDavid.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
POST-RAW | Leon Draisaitl 04.26.24
APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE
Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, Zach Hyman also scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers rode the momentum of three first-period goals to beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 and...APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two more points in loss Draisaitl logged two assists (one on the power play), eight shots on net and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.
Impact Draisaitl set up goals by Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman in the contest. Three of Draisaitl's four points over two playoff games have come on the power play. He's added 11 shots on net, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Draisaitl continues to center the second line, but the 28-year-old could move to play alongside Connor McDavid if the Kings are able to win Friday's Game 3, as the Oilers often put their best players together when playing from behind.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
