Leon Draisaitl named NHL's first star of the week
Breaking news in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl has been named the league's first star of the week.
The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for an epic Stanley Cup rematch against the Florida Panthers, and superstar Leon Draisaitl has been leading the charge.
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a dominant 6-3 victory over the Las Vegas Golden Knights, winning 8 or their last 9, hoping to make it 6 consecutive W's in a row.
Leon Draisaitl gives pre game interview
«We created looks earlier on in the season, they just didn't seem to go our way,» Draisaitl said. «Everything is a little more clean right now and we are hitting the right spots at the right time.»
As per the NHL, Leon Draisaitl has been fantastic this season as he leads the NHL in goals with 22 and is tied for fourth in the NHL with 45 points. After Saturday's win over the Golden Knights, the Oilers have now won 39 consecutive home games when Leon Draisaitl collects three or more points.
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Now, Leon Draisaitl has been received the distinguished honour of receiving the NHL's first star of the week.
With three goals & six assists in three games, Leon Draisaitl will look to keep his impressive trend going against the Florida Panthers tonight.
On a side note, Leon Draisaitl has also entered the conversation for the Hart Trophy due to his exceptional play on the ice.
Stay tuned for more updates on tonight's matchup.
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DECEMBRE 16 | 266 ANSWERS Leon Draisaitl named NHL's first star of the week Do you think Leon Draisaitl will win the Hart Trophy this year? | ||
| Yes | 216 | 81.2 % |
| No | 50 | 18.8 % |
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