Fireworks in the NHL: McDavid Sets up Draisaitl for a Gaming-Changing Goal!
Excited Draisaitl Continues to Get Striking Performances in NHL Play
Hit the Share Button ✍️ 🔄 📲 📧 🖱️ 🔴⚫️ 📝 Copy Link 🔴⚫️ How's this for a mimic victory? Leon Draisaitl scores a jaw-dropping game-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers, but it's Connor McDavid stealing the show! In the second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Game 2 between the Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights, McDavid sets up Draisaitl with a stroke of genius, securing a 2-0 lead for Edmonton [1][2].
Paper History, Fact and Fame? Bah! You'd think Draisaitl would take the credit, but no. "Didn't really contribute to the goal. It's hard to celebrate," says the German about his 5-4 game-winner. But all glory to McDavid, who whips up an exceptional setup, leaving Draisaitl positively bewitched [2][4].
The race hasn't even begun, and our boy Draisaitl already has the fifth goal of this playoffs and his second game-winning goal [2]. A goal in overtime during Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, beautifully set up by that skating wonder, Connor McDavid. You didn't think it could get any better, did you? Well, it just did.
That's Not All, Folks! It's not just about McDavid and Draisaitl's dynamic pairing. With the series now shifting to Sunday night at the Rogers Place, the tile remains hot, especially when it's crunch time. The Oilers' shooting differential is a staggering +28, boasting an impressive 95.4% save percentage in the past six games [2]. Call it an incredible comeback— Edmonton has rallied from multiple leads in this game, only to win it all in overtime.
More Delight? You Betcha! While McDavid and Draisaitl dominated the headlines, you can't deny their chemistry is something to behold. The pair has teamed up on the same game-winning goal a staggering 110 times, combining regular season and playoffs [1]. The future of Oilers looks jaw-droppingly bright, and we can't wait to see what else these gentlemen conjure up! "We have to keep the pressure on" warns Draisaitl, and we couldn't agree more [3].
Sources:1. ESPN, T. (2025). Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combine for Oilers Magic in Game 2 Win2. The Hockey News, P. (2025). Oilers pull off stunning comeback in game 2 against Vegas – thanks to Connor McDavid's magic move3. NHL.com, R. (2025). Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's epic run continues as Oilers top Golden Knights in game 24. ABC News, J. (2025). McDavid's assist leads Draisaitl to game-winning goal in game 2 for Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl, with 110 combined game-winning goals alongside Conor McDavid, is a force to reckon with in the NHL.
- In the clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, Draisaitl scored a game-winning goal, but it was McDavid who orchestrated a remarkable setup.
- Despite his impressive contribution to the scoresheet, Leon Draisaitl remained humble, giving credit to McDavid for his excellent playmaking during the game.
- As the Oilers and Golden Knights series shifts to the Rogers Place, the battle between the dynamic duo of McDavid and Draisaitl continues, creating excitement among hockey fans around the world.
