“Moore played that really well. Leon, just with his strength, was able to take it from him and made a nice play to Doc.” The play was Draisaitl’s season in a nutshell. “You’re seeing a ...

For the first time in his career, Leon Draisaitl is no longer living in Connor McDavid’s shadow. Ever since McDavid entered the league in the 2015-16 season, he and Draisaitl are first and second in ...

And yet, Leon Draisaitl has now managed to do it twice. Even despite his defensive results in the past, Draisaitl’s elite offence was sufficient to remain one of the top players in the league.

Advertisement This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl ... without McDavid or Draisaitl. On a line with the captain in 2023-24, his points per 60 (2.26) was pristine.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL -leading 21st goal and had three assists, sending the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight ...