Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl breached the 50-goal mark for the fourth time in his NHL career on Saturday.
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RotoBaller on MSNLeon Draisaitl Leads The Way In ReturnEdmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) tallied three points during their 3-2 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening. Draisaitl missed the previous four contests due to an undisclosed injury but did not miss a step in his return.
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers returned from injury to score his 50th goal of the season, setting a new record. His fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, attended the match and shared her support on Instagram.
When superstars like McDavid and Draisaitl go down, it affects not only the on-ice performance but also team morale. Fans and analysts alike start to wonder how the team can maintain its competitive edge in a league that increasingly values depth.
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RotoBaller on MSNLeon Draisaitl Could Be Back In Action SaturdayEdmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) seems ready to return to the lineup for Saturday's Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The German superstar has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury.
2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Connor McDavid, Leon Drasaitl banged up as Stanley Cup Playoffs approach
The Edmonton Oilers are considered one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but their two best players are dealing with injuries as the playoffs approach. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are expected to miss at least the team's next few games.
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The question came into the minds of the talented and intelligent writers of The Oil Rig of how Leon Draisaitl could have 101 points so far this season but his linemates, Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson could only have 22 points apiece.