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The Edmonton Oilers lost 4-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night, and it wasn't just the back-to-back schedule or tired legs that did them in.
Leon Draisaitl's ability to consistently contribute to his team's success has been on full display. Over the last five games, he has not only scored two goals but has also provided ten assists, showcasing his dual-threat capability as a scorer and playmaker.
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman each had a goal and an assist, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken
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Edmonton Oilers' Draisaitl closing in on 1,000-point mark
"It's certainly something that I never thought would be possible, something that was only truly a dream," Draisaitl said
Leon Draisaitl has been a pivotal player for the Edmonton Oilers since he was drafted third overall in 2014. His unique combination of skill, vision, and determination has made him one of the league's elite forwards. As of tonight, Draisaitl stands at 999 career points, making him one point away from joining the exclusive 1000-point club.
The Oilers were unable to convert on a two-minute 5-on-3 power play during a scoreless first period. Ivan Demidov gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal at 2:28 of the second period. Demidov passed to Slafkovsky below the goal line,