Slack Jawed over Superstar McDavid Grateful Draisaitl Showers Praise on Stunning Performance in the NHL
Excited Draisaitl is experiencing intense NHL play
Slack Instagram Text E-Mail Print Copy Link Edmonton Oilers jet set to the NHL playoff semi-finals, thanks to Leon Draisaitl's dominance. Is it déjà vu all over again? The German sensation notched his fifth goal in the current playoffs, and his second game-winning score.
On the surface, Leon Draisaitl clinched another win for the Oilers, but the star player demurred when credit was offered. "I didn't really earn it. It's tough to celebrate," remarked the Cologne native about his game-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers, strategically set up by Connor McDavid[1]. But that didn't matter, because the only thing that counts is the 2-0 advantage courtesy of the dynamic duo's stunning play in the NHL quarterfinals against the Vegas Golden Knights. Two home games are on the horizon.
Edmonton was forced into overtime, but the Canadians soon found their scoring touch. Corey Perry fed McDavid at their own blue line, who exhibited his speed, outpaced Jack Eichel, and orchestrated Draisaitl after a series of strategic maneuvers[1]. "World-class" was the build-up, claimed the German, "all you require is one moment, fortunately, it worked out."
"We gotta keep the pedal to the metal"
Five goals in the current playoffs, and two game-winning shots for the 29-year-old. Already in the fourth round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings (4:2), Draisaitl - in overtime - netted the 4:3 equalizer, levelling the best-of-seven series at 2:2. Now the center has scored another sudden death goal. So far, the defending champion is on fire when it comes to crucial third-period and overtime play. In the last six games, the team's goal difference compared to the opposition in the dying moments and overtime was 15:3, the shooting ratio is +28, and Calvin Pickard's save percentage is 95.4%[2].
During the regular season, Edmonton frequently appeared unstoppable, only to squander leads in the second and third periods. Only in overtime, after a failed five-minute power play, did Draisaitl and McDavid seize control[2]. "It doesn't happen often that they're not on the scoresheet in a game," said coach Kris Knoblauch about his exceptional statistics, "when we needed them most, they executed a stunning maneuver."
The next game takes place at the Rogers Place on Sunday night. Bringing a 2-0 lead home is "sweet," said Draisaitl, but the Golden Knights will still present their best[2]. "We gotta keep the pedal to the metal."
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Fun Fact:
In the last six games, the goal difference compared to the opposition in the dying moments and overtime was 15:3, with a shooting ratio of +28. Goalie Calvin Pickard boasted a save percentage of 95.4%[2].
Ice-Cold Stats:
- In the playoffs, Draisaitl has already scored 45 goals and provided 75 assists, generating 120 points in 81 games[3]
- Draisaitl's plus-minus rating in the playoffs is +17[3]
- Draisaitl recently scored a game-winning overtime goal against the Vegas Golden Knights, contributing to the Oilers' 5-4 victory and a 2-0 series lead[1]
- Last year, Draisaitl extended his playoff point streak to 11 games, scoring eight goals and 15 assists during that span[5]
- Draisaitl became the third-fastest player in NHL history to reach 100 playoff points, achieving this in just 60 games[5]
- Leon Draisaitl, the Cologne native, demurred when credit was offered for his game-winning goal, stating, "I didn't really earn it. It's tough to celebrate."
- The Oilers' success in the NHL playoff semi-finals can be attributed to Draisaitl's dominance, as he notched his fifth goal in the current playoffs and his second game-winning score.
- In the heart of the NHL quarterfinals, the dynamic duo of Draisaitl and McDavid displayed a stunning performance, securing a 2-0 advantage for the Oilers against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Despite already having scored five goals in the current playoffs and two game-winning shots, Draisaitl remains focused, declaring, "We gotta keep the pedal to the metal."
