McDavid, Draisaitl carry Oilers past Golden Knights
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Yardbarker on MSNOilers Depth Making Many Critics Look FoolishThe Edmonton Oilers are a one-dimensional team. That criticism has followed the team for years during the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era. Many have argued that the team is far too reliant on its dynamic duo and lacks the supporting cast to bring the organization to its ultimate goal.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined to give the Oilers a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Golden Knights in Game 2.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers combined for 22 goals through three games of their Western Conference second-round series. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Jack Eichel have all been involved in the scoring, but one veteran player’s numbers stood out over three games.
When Corey Perry advanced the puck to Connor McDavid to set up Leon Draisaitl’s overtime winner in Vegas on Thursday, that marked the first time in NHL history that three Hart Trophy winners had ever combined for an overtime goal — in the regular season or the playoffs.
The Oilers finished their first-round series against the Kings in six games and moved on to their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. While Vegas had the superio
Edmonton Oilers duo Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl helped secure a 5-4 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 on Thursday.
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Yardbarker on MSNOilers’ Leon Draisaitl Believed to Be Battling InjuryStatistically, Leon Draisaitl has continued to be his usual dominant self in the playoffs with five goals and 15 points through nine games. The 29-year-old has established himself as arguably the best postseason performer in the NHL,
Edmonton prevented completing a collapse and beat Vegas 5-4, taking a 2-0 series lead in the teams’ second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a successful strategy that gave Vegas the series victory and helped put it on the path to winning the Stanley Cup.
Former Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet shared his approach to slowing down the high-powered Edmonton Oilers offense led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.