Draisaitl is at the peak of his hockey powers, delivering exceptional results via brains, brawn and precision.
The Ducks next face the Oilers, who came within one win of the Stanley Cup last season, and the Canucks, who were 2023-24’s most improved team but now find themselves fighting for their playoff lives in a campaign fraught with upheaval. This year, the Ducks have split the season series with both opponents.
Draisaitl's two assists helped raise his point streak to 11 contests and he has 16 points in that span. Overall, the 29-year-old center has 46 assists, 90 points and 200 shots on net in 60 games this season.
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Draisaitl scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers. Draisaitl is on a 10-game point streak, and he's scored a goal in seven straight contests.
The Edmonton Oilers have struggled since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break, but that hasn’t slowed down the work of superstar forward Leon Draisaitl. Despite a five-game losing streak ...