Sportsnet.ca Oct 17, 2019
McDavid, Oilers trounce Flyers, extend Philadelphia’s losing skid
McDavid registered five points (one goal, four assists) for the third time in his career, while Draisaitl added two goals and two assists in a 6-3 win. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Oct 17, 2019
Connor McDavid's 5-point night helps Oilers upend Flyers in Carter Hart's homecoming
The Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.
The Hockey Writers Oct 17, 2019
McDavid, Oilers Trounce Flyers 6-3, Extend Philadelphia’s Losing Skid
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. McDavid registered five points ... The post McDavid, Oilers Trounce Flyers 6-3, Extend Philadelphia’s Losing Skid appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Broad Street Hockey Oct 17, 2019
Recap: Flyers get steamrolled by Oilers, drop third straight
Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via The Flyers thoroughly outplayed them and got blown out. It truly is hockey season. First Period Alright getting off to a good start is key here after that debacle in Calgary so ... oh ok or that can happen. The Flyers started this game much like they did vs. the Flames by allowing 100 point player Leon Draisaitl to be wide open. That is certainly a bold strategy and no cotton, it did not pay off for them. 1-0 Brandon Manning’s. A power play would soon follow and although the Flyers generated a few good looks, they just couldn’t seem to hit the net....
The Hockey Writers Oct 16, 2019
Oilers News and Rumors: Draisaitl, McDavid, Bear, More
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, is there concern over the ice time being logged by both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid? Ethan Bear is logging big minutes and does his emergence change the short-term plans as the Oilers consider trades? And, the Oilers announced an injury that could affect the team’s excellent […] The post Oilers News and Rumors: Draisaitl, McDavid, Bear, More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 14, 2019
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl modeling game after two-way star Pavel Datsyuk
Leon Draisaitl grew up watching Pavel Datsyuk and now the Oilers star is working on improving his two-way game to match the Russian star. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Oct 12, 2019
McDavid, Draisaitl Help Unbeaten Oilers Defeat Rangers 4-1
NEW YORK — Connor McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday for their season-opening fifth straight win. Oscar Klefbom had... The post McDavid, Draisaitl Help Unbeaten Oilers Defeat Rangers 4-1 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 12, 2019
McDavid, Draisaitl help unbeaten Oilers defeat Rangers
Connor McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday for their season-opening fifth straight win. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Oct 12, 2019
Oilers use 3rd-period rally to burst past Rangers for 5th straight win
Connor McDavid scored the tie-breaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday for their season-opening fifth straight win.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 10, 2019
Oilers stay undefeated by beating winless Devils in shootout
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in the shootout to give the undefeated Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the winless New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Oct 10, 2019
Oilers work late magic to stay undefeated
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in the shootout to give the undefeated Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the winless New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 8, 2019
Riley Sheahan’s debut likely to cut into Oilers’ Draisaitl’s ice time
After watching Leon Draisaitl play over 26 minutes in each of the Edmonton Oilers’ opening two games of the season, the arrival of trusty centreman Riley Sheahan to the lineup ought to take a bite out of those minutes — at least on the penalty kill. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Oct 7, 2019
So Far, So Good for the Edmonton Oilers
It hasn’t always been pretty but grading victories is not something the 2019-20 Edmonton Oilers can concern themselves with. Two games, two wins and both coming by the narrowest of margins. As expected, the dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl has done the so-called heavy lifting but the emergence of some secondary scoring […] The post So Far, So Good for the Edmonton Oilers appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 6, 2019
Canucks need more from their best after seeing Oilers, Flames duos dominate
In their first two games, the Canucks have been beaten primarily by Oilers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and Flames Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. If you’re the Flames and Oilers, that’s what you’d expect from your best players. The Canucks need more from theirs. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Edmonton Journal Oct 3, 2019
Watch: Edmonton Oilers celebrate 3-2 home opener victory over Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers outbattled the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 win on their National Hockey League home opener at Rogers Place Wednesday. The team leveraged good play from goaltender Mike Smith and goals from forward Connor McDavid, Zack Kassian and Leon Draisaitl to hold off a Canucks team intent on playing spoiler.
