Leon Draisaitl's Epic Overtime Heroics in the Stanley Cup Final
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Leon Draisaitl, the German superstar, etched his name in the annals of NHL history with his overtime goals in the Stanley Cup Final series. As we delve into his remarkable record, we revisit previous instances of outstanding performances.
- History Unfolds
Draisaitl recently set a brand-new NHL record for most overtime goals scored in a single postseason, standing at an astounding four. This extraordinary accomplishment includes his nerve-wracking overtime heroes in the Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers [1][2][3].
- Pioneers in Overtime Glory
Prior to Draisaitl's record-breaking achievement, the mark for most overtime goals in a single postseason was held by several extraordinary players who had each notched three goals apiece. These illustrious players included Mel Hill from the Boston Bruins (1939), Maurice (Rocket) Richard from the Montreal Canadiens (1951), Corey Perry from the Anaheim Ducks (2017), and Matthew Tkachuk from the Panthers (2023)[1][2].
- Crowning Moments
In the Stanley Cup Final series, Draisaitl has already scored an overtime winner in each of the Edmonton Oilers' victories, including the nail-biting Game 4. No player has managed to accomplish this feat in more than three decades since John LeClair scored twice in overtime for the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 [3].
Draisaitl's mind-blowing overtime performances reaffirm his indispensable role in the Oilers and his penchant for delivering in the clutch. Catch the drama as the series moves back to Edmonton for the fifth game, set to take place on Saturday (local time).
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- Final Series
In the current Stanley Cup Final series, Leon Draisaitl, the acclaimed Edmonton Oiler and German hockey star, has set an impressive NHL record by scoring four overtime goals in a single postseason, surpassing previous achievers like Mel Hill, Maurice Richard, Corey Perry, and Matthew Tkachuk [1][2]. Additionally, Draisaitl has scored an overtime winner in every Edmonton Oilers victory thus far in the series, a feat last accomplished three decades ago by John LeClair during the Montreal Canadiens' Stanley Cup Finals [3].
