Leon Draisaitl Leading Oilers Without McDavid

Leon Draisaitl once again proving his place among NHL’s elite in Connor McDavid’s absence
Two games since Connor McDavid landed on the Injured Reserve, two wins for the Edmonton Oilers. The team has tightened things up since that ugly 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets last week when they watched their captain go down with an ankle injury.
Leon Draisaitl filling the void left by injured Oilers' captain Connor McDavid
The Edmonton Oilers continue to dig themselves out of their early-season hole with Leon Draisaitl wielding a wide shovel in the absence of captain and NHL star Connor McDavid. Draisaitl’s second three-point night since McDavid was sidelined with an ankle ...
Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Proves He's No Byproduct of Connor McDavid
With Connor McDavid sidelined, Leon Draisaitl has silenced doubts about his ability to lead the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl has racked up six points in two games since McDavid’s injury, proving he's much more than just McDavid’s teammate. He's an elite-level NHL player and a true leader, able to carry a Stanley Cup-contending team on his back.
Leon Draisaitl proves he is a better leader than captain Connor McDavid
The Edmonton Oilers are about to face off against the visiting New Jersey Devils and entering tonight’s game, Leon Draisaitl has six points and has stepped up to lead his team since Connor McDavid’s injury.
Oilers hope to keep staying afloat without Connor McDavid, face Flames
This season's first full game without superstar Connor McDavid was a roaring success. Now, the goal for the Edmonton Oilers is to replicate their latest performance when they visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
Connor McDavid skates at Oilers practice, provides injury update
The Edmonton Oilers superstar returned to practice on Monday, marking his first time back on the ice since suffering an ankle injury last week.
Oilers’ Connor McDavid Recovering Ahead of Schedule
Superstar forward Connor McDavid suffered a lower-body injury, but the worst seemed to be avoided. After some evaluations, the Oilers revealed that McDavid was only expected to be out for two to three weeks.
Leon Draisaitl Leading The Oilers Without McDavid
Even though the Edmonton Oilers are without Connor McDavid, they've got a leader in Leon Draisaitl stepping up and showing he's no byproduct of the world's best player.
Oilers keep finding ways to win without McDavid’s magic
In an ironic way, losing Connor McDavid for two or three weeks can make the Edmonton Oilers a better team. Stick with me here. Not in the short-term, perhaps. But better in a way that can only happen when the security blanket is ripped away and it’s sink-or-win time — playing without McJesus the way everyone else has to.
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NHL Player Props and Best Bets Today for 11-3: Leon Loads Up
Noah Dobson emerged as one of the NHL’s premier offensive defensemen last season, notching 70 points in 79 games to finish ...
Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames
Draisaitl has five goals and three assists in the last four road games and two goals and four assists in the two games since ...
Draisaitl impresses his Oilers teammates: “He’s driving the bus“
A large part of that is Leon Draisaitl, who has taken his game to a new level in the two games since the Oilers captain went ...
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"Couldn't be happier": Leon Draisaitl's fiancée Celeste Desjardins pens a special birthday message for $112M Oilers star
On October 27, 1995, Leon Draisaitl was born in Cologne, Germany. Over the last decade, he has become a household name for ...
Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville ...
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl gives props to other hero of wild Red Wings win
Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl gave credit to a teammate for his overtime goal against the Red Wings on Sunday.
Leon Draisaitl Stays Hot versus Devils, Predators Burn Kings in Monday Best Bets
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has ten goals against in his last 13 matchups versus the New Jersey Devils ...
Oilers' Draisaitl paid a big compliment to Canucks fans
Captain Connor McDavid recently admitted on an Amazon Prime promo that he was a big fan of the Calgary Flames’ array of jerseys, and now it’s Leon Draisaitl’s turn to do the same, but this time it’s ...