Unstoppable Oilers Break NHL Playoff Record With Five Straight Comebacks!
Oilers' comeback history being rewritten by Draisaitl's masterful setup skills.
Got your popcorn ready? The Edmonton Oilers are the hottest team in the NHL playoffs right now, and here's why!
This bunch of hockey heroes have done the impossible, setting a new record by winning an unprecedented five consecutive games from behind in the playoffs. And they're just getting started!
Their journey began in the first round, where they took down the Los Angeles Kings with a four-game win streak after finding themselves down 0-2 in the series. They weren't about to stop there!
Star player Leon Draisaitl, the German sensation, was the driving force behind their latest comeback win against the Vegas Golden Knights. In Game 1 of the quarterfinals, Draisaitl delivered a goal and an assist, turning the tide in a 4-2 victory that gave the Oilers a 1-0 series lead.
The first period didn't go according to plan for the Oilers, but Draisaitl ignited their resilience, first setting up Corey Perry's goal and then scoring himself to put Edmonton on the path to victory. Zach Hyman and Connor Brown sealed the deal with their goals in the third period. "We have experience winning games in unusual ways, in ways that not everyone else can," said Hyman after the game[4].
Coach Kris Knoblauch couldn't be prouder of his team: "If you could choose a phase to be a strong coach, you'd want to be in the third period. That's when it matters the most." The Oilers' next battle will take place in Las Vegas on Friday night, where they'll aim to protect their series lead[4].
Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes gave fans an action-packed night as they beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in overtime. Jaccob Slavin's game-winner goal in overtime made the difference[5]. Washington's record scorer Alexander Owetschkin was held scoreless.
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Sources:[1] ntv.de, ter/sid[2] NHL.com[3] ESPN.com[4] Sportsnet.ca[5] NHL.com
Looking for an update on Leon Draisaitl's performance? He was instrumental in the Oilers' latest comeback win against the Vegas Golden Knights, contributing a goal and an assist.
The Oilers, currently leading the NHL playoffs, are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights again on Friday night, with Draisaitl likely to be a key player.
Speaking of Draisaitl, he showcased his resilience in the first period, setting up Corey Perry's goal and scoring one himself to put the Oilers on the path to victory.
Intriguingly, if you're a fan of ice hockey, the NHL playoffs are heating up, and the Oilers, led by their star player Leon Draisaitl, are breaking records left and right. Don't miss out on the action!
