Leon Draisaitl Leading Oilers Without McDavid

Leon Draisaitl proves he is a better leader than captain Connor McDavid
A lot is being said about the injury captain and the German star forward… even in the Oilers’ dressing room. Find out more down below:
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 injury paced the Oilers to a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday in Edmonton's lone visit to the Saddledome this season.
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.
Leon Draisaitl's big night boosts Oilers over Preds
Leon Draisaitl had two goals with an assist and the visiting Edmonton Oilers looked solid minus injured superstar Connor McDavid, beating the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday night.
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.
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Don Cherry butchers Leon Draisaitl's name in typical fashion, lauds Oilers superstar for filling Connor McDavid's void
On his "The Grapevine Podcast" on Sunday, Don Cherry shared his thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl playing without Connor McDavid.
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Leon Draisaitl wins it in overtime on his birthday!
Birthday boy Leon Draisaitl was a force on Sunday and he sealed the deal in overtime!
Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Zach Hyman, ...
Leon Draisaitl's Terrific Game Powers Oilers Win Over Helpless Predators
Draisaitl saved his best for last, taking a breakout pass from former Predator Mattias Ekholm (who has seven points in his ...
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Leon Draisaitl’s three-point night powers Oilers 3-2 comeback win in Detroit
The hard work and counterpunches were eventually rewarded with a lucky bounce goal by Leon Draisaitl to tie the game ...
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 ...
Edmonton Oilers dominate Nashville Predators as Leon Draisaitl stars
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and had three points as the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday ...
Leon Draisaitl Stays Hot versus Devils, Predators Burn Kings in Monday Best Bets
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