Draisaitl's Overtime Magic Bullets Edmonton to a Tie in Stanley Cup Final
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Edmonton Secures Win Once More: Draisaitl's Shot Proves Decisive in NHL Final - NHL Finals: Draisaitl Leads Edmonton to Another Triumph
After Leon Draisaitl's incredible overtime performance, the Edmonton Oilers have evened up the NHL championship series against the Florida Panthers. In Game 4, Draisaitl scored the winning goal after about eleven minutes of extra time, tying the best-of-seven series at 2:2. The team that wins four games first becomes the NHL champion.
Draisaitl, the German sensation, has now scored two overtime winners in the same Final series. He's only the third player to achieve such a feat in NHL history. Draisaitl's first overtime goal came in the opening game.
Emboldened by their star player's heroics, the Oilers managed a remarkable comeback from being down 0:3 after the first period. The team scored three goals in just over twelve minutes during the second period to tie the game, with Draisaitl assisting on Podkolzin's 3:3 goal.
As the match entered the third period, Edmonton took the lead, but the Panthers tied it up with a goal 20 seconds before the end, sending the game into overtime. There, Draisaitl stepped up once more, notching his second overtime winner of the series.
Draisaitl's clutch performances have not only made history but also shifted the momentum in Edmonton's favor. His teammates have praised his consistency, clutch scoring, and leadership under pressure. With two more wins, the Oilers could end a 31-year championship drought for Canadian teams.
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- History-making Overtime Goals: Draisaitl's overtime heroics have not only propelled the Oilers into the spotlight but have also set new NHL records. In the 2025 playoffs, Draisaitl has scored four overtime goals, breaking the record for the most overtime goals by a player in a single postseason. Moreover, he has become the fifth player in NHL history—and the first in over three decades—to score multiple overtime goals in the Stanley Cup Final during the same series.
Legacy and Leadership
- Clutch Performer: Teammates and coaches have highlighted Draisaitl's consistency, clutch scoring, and leadership under pressure. His record-setting run has solidified his reputation as one of the NHL's premier postseason performers.
Tale of the Tape
| Achievement | Details/Implications ||-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|| Most OT goals, single postseason | 4 (NHL record, 2025 playoffs) || Multiple OT goals, single Final | 2 (5th player in NHL history, 1st since 1993) || Road team comeback, Final | 1st since 1919 (Montreal vs Seattle) || Series momentum, 2025 Stanley Cup | Tied 2-2, returning to Edmonton for Game 5 |
The Stanley Cup Final continues to be an captivating spectacle as Leon Draisaitl, the German sensation, scores his second overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers against the Florida Panthers, tying the series at 2-2 in the NHL championship. The Edmonton Oilers, guided by Draisaitl's clutch performances, have a chance to end a 31-year championship drought for Canadian teams if they manage to win two more games.
