Leon Draisaitl, Oilers and Connor McDavid

Leon Draisaitl proves he is a better leader than captain Connor McDavid
A lot is being said about the injury captain and the German star forward… even in the Oilers’ dressing room. Find out more down below:
Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Proves He's No Byproduct of Connor McDavid
With Connor McDavid sidelined, Leon Draisaitl has silenced doubts about his ability to lead the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl has racked up six points in two games since McDavid’s injury, proving he's much more than just McDavid’s teammate. He's an elite-level NHL player and a true leader, able to carry a Stanley Cup-contending team on his back.
Leon Draisaitl's big night boosts Oilers over Preds
Leon Draisaitl had two goals with an assist and the visiting Edmonton Oilers looked solid minus injured superstar Connor McDavid, beating the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday night.
Another three-point night by Leon Draisaitl lifts Oilers to 4-2 win over the Flames
After picking up a big win on Thursday in Nashville, the Edmonton Oilers had a quick stop at home before heading down the highway to beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 and claim victory in the second Battle of Alberta of the season.
Draisaitl Proving a Point Without McDavid: Oilers Beat Flames 4-2
Just 20 seconds into the game, Leon Draisaitl stayed hot as he scored his seventh goal in seven games to give the Edmonton Oilers a 1-0 lead over the Calgary Flames.
Draisaitl paces Oilers to win over Flames with goal, two assists
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the host Calgary Flames on Sunday.
Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames
Draisaitl has five goals and three assists in the last four road games and two goals and four assists in the two games since ...
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Leon Draisaitl filling the void left by injured Oilers' captain Connor McDavid
The Edmonton Oilers continue to dig themselves out of their early-season hole with Leon Draisaitl wielding a wide shovel in ...
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Leon Draisaitl once again proving his place among NHL’s elite in Connor McDavid’s absence
Two games since Connor McDavid landed on the Injured Reserve, two wins for the Edmonton Oilers. The team has tightened things ...
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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Another three-point effort in win
Draisaitl scored a goal on three shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flames. Draisaitl opened the scoring 20 seconds into the game and helped out on goals by Zach ...
Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville ...
Edmonton Oilers dominate Nashville Predators as Leon Draisaitl stars
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and had three points as the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday ...
Connor McDavid skates with Oilers after receiving ‘good news’ on ankle injury
McDavid left last Monday’s 6-1 loss in Columbus shortly after he was tripped by Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski and ...
Jake Allen makes 31 saves in the Devils' 3-0 victory over the Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jake Allen made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season and 26th of his NHL career, helping ...
Leon Draisaitl paces Edmonton Oilers to 4-2 win over Calgary Flames with goal, two assists
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the host Calgary Flames on Sunday.