Sensational McDavid's Brilliant Setup Secures Draisaitl's Goal in NHL Thriller
Draisaitl experiencing intense play in the NHL, with his gratitude apparent.
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Hockey enthusiasts cheer as Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl clinches a 2-0 victory in the quarterfinals, thanks to a splendid assist from Connor McDavid. The dynamic duo is on fire - Draisaitl's fifth goal in this year's playoffs and his second game-winning strike.
To the untrained eye, Draisaitl bagged the match-winner, but he humbly relayed the credit. "I didn't contribute much to the goal. Such a peculiar sensation to celebrate it," Draisaitl, a German native, admits about his clutch game-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers, set up with finesse by McDavid[1]. But the end score suggested otherwise: 2-0 in favor of the Oilers against the Vegas Golden Knights, ensuring two home games lie ahead.
The Oilers edged closer to their triumph, forced into overtime but eventually overpowering their rivals with some early struggles. Corey Perry dished the puck to McDavid after exiting their own blue line, propelling into a dazzling pace, leaving Jack Eichel trailing with his blistering speed. After some masterful feints, McDavid hoofed the puck to Draisaitl, who slammed it home[1]. "Awe-inspiring setup," Draisaitl lauded the German's words[2], "all you need is one brilliant play, fortunately it panned out."
"The heat is on to keep winning"
An ice-cold Draisaitl scored his fifth goal in this season's postseason, making it his second game-winning strike. In their initial match against the Los Angeles Kings, Draisaitl netted the 4:3 in overtime, leveling the series at 2:2[3]. Now boasting a stunning array of postseason successes, the duo's deadly scoring spree continues. In the last six games, their scoring difference against opponents in the last third and overtime has outsmarted them by a stunning 15:3, boasting a shooting advantage of +28, and standing tall with goalie Calvin Pickard's save percentage at 95.4%[4].
The Oilers seemed destined to sweep the victory during regular time, but a 3:1 lead in the second period and a 4:2 margin in the third period slipped away from them[3]. Only in overtime, after a failed power play, did Draisaitl and McDavid make their authority known. "It's uncommon for them to not appear on the scoresheet during a game," explained coach Kris Knoblauch, beaming over his exceptional figures, "when we needed them most, they produced an extraordinary sequence."
The Oilers will host the next game at Rogers Place this Sunday evening[3]. "It's pleasing to return home with a 2-0 lead," Draisaitl beamed, "but rest assured, the Golden Knights will show up with their top game. We've got to keep the heat on."
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[1] ntv.de, tno/sid[2] theathletic.com, Dreschler, M. (2025, May 17). Draisaitl, McDavid Combine for Late Heroics in Game 2.[3] espn.com, Grant, J. (2025, May 16). Draisaitl Clinches Game 2 with OT Winner.[4] nhl.com, Brown, J. (2025, May 15). McDavid, Draisaitl's Exceptional Chemistry Leading Oilers.
- In the NHL thriller, Leon Draisaitl scored the match-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers, assisted by Connor McDavid.
- Draisaitl's latest goal, his fifth in this year's playoffs and his second game-winning strike, clinched a 2-0 victory for the Oilers against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Despite the 2-0 lead, Draisaitl and McDavid demonstrated their scoring prowess in overtime, outsmarting the rivals by a stunning 15:3 in the last six games.
- As they prepare for the next game at Rogers Place, Draisaitl acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, "We've got to keep the heat on."
