EDMONTON — If there was a single moment that epitomized how outstanding Leon Draisaitl has been this season and how much he’s meant to the Edmonton Oilers, look no further than Monday night.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night (Jan. 3) courtesy of Leon Draisaitl’s late goal. Here’s your game recap.
Tampa Bay, on the other hand, has largely kept on keeping on, bringing in former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jake Guentzel to help fill the void left by the departure of Stamkos, their longtime leader who took them to Stanley Cup triumphs in 2020 and 2021, as well as to the Final in 2015 and 2022.
Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third ... and Troy Stecher (three). Ducks host Tampa Bay on Sunday, and Oilers visit Seattle on Saturday.
EDMONTON, Canada — Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal ... Up next: Ducks host Tampa Bay on Sunday, and Oilers visit Seattle on Saturday.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night for their second straight win.