Firecracker Draisaitl Explodes as Oilers Shatter NHL Comeback Record
Oilers' resurgence aided by Draisaitl's impressive setup milestone.
🔔 Reddit 💬 Twitter 💌 Email 📝 Print 🔗 Link The Edmonton Oilers have set the NHL ablaze, breaking the comeback record in the league with their stunning five straight victories after trailing!
In a blazing display of grit and determination, German ice hockey sensation Leon Draisaitl spearheaded the Edmonton Oilers' triumphant charge in the NHL playoffs' quarterfinals. He notched a goal and an assist, igniting the spark that steered the team to a thrilling 4:2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of the Oilers. In the opening round, Edmonton ousted the Los Angeles Kings with four consecutive triumphs after finding themselves down 0-2 in the series.
Draisaitl breathed life into the match in Vegas following the Oilers' sluggish start in the opening period. He first provided the assist for Corey Perry's goal (17.) before scoring himself (41.). Zach Hyman (57.) and Connor Brown (59.) then clinched the win. "We've proven that we can win games in a myriad of ways, even in unconventional fashion,"declared Hyman. "Every time we win, it sends a jolt through us. We need to bring our Game 2 performance into Game 1."
The Oilers have left the NHL stunned by setting an unprecedented record, becoming the first team in history to win five consecutive playoff comebacks in a single postseason, after triumphing over the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series[1][2]. "If you could choose a phase of coaching to excel in, you'd pick the third period – that's where it really counts," declared Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. The sequel to this epic battle unfolds Friday night in Las Vegas.
In the second game of the evening, the Carolina Hurricanes outlasted the Washington Capitals 2:1 in overtime. Jaccob Slavin struck the decisive blow. Washington's all-time top scorer Alexander Ovechkin remained pointless in the contest.
[1] - Hockey Reference: Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights
[2] - UPROXX: Oilers Set New NHL Record for Consecutive Playoff Comebacks
Leon Draisaitl, the German ice hockey sensation, was the driving force behind the Edmonton Oilers' victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs' second-round series.
Draisaitl registered a goal and an assist, helping the Oilers break the NHL record for consecutive playoff comebacks, now standing at five straight victories after trailing.
In the same game, Draisaitl 'kicked' off the scoring with a goal (41.), following Corey Perry's goal (17.) thanks to an assist from Draisaitl himself.
With this win, Draisaitl and the Oilers shift their focus to Game 2 of the series, aiming to 'register' another victory and secured their place in the NHL playoffs.
