Edmonton Oilers’ forward Leon Draisaitl proved to be a dominant force on the ice as he scored twice and added an assist to lead his team to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Draisaitl, who currently leads the NHL in points, opened the scoring for the Oilers in the first period with a power-play goal. He then added another goal in the second period, giving him a total of 18 goals on the season.
But it wasn’t just his scoring prowess that stood out. Draisaitl also showed off his playmaking abilities as he assisted on teammate Jesse Puljujarvi’s game-winning goal in the third period.
The Oilers’ victory was a much-needed one, as they had lost their previous two games. Draisaitl’s performance helped the team bounce back and secure their 14th win of the season.
In addition to Draisaitl’s impressive performance, goaltender Mikko Koskinen also played a crucial role in the Oilers’ win. He made 38 saves, including several key stops in the final minutes of the game to secure the victory.
The Predators put up a strong fight, with goals from Filip Forsberg and Eeli Tolvanen, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Oilers’ offensive firepower.
With this win, the Oilers now have a record of 14-9-0 and sit in second place in the North Division. They will look to continue their winning ways as they face off against the Predators again on Thursday night.
Draisaitl’s impressive performance not only helped his team secure a win, but it also solidified his position as one of the top players in the league. He now has 40 points in just 23 games, making him a strong contender for the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player.
Overall, it was a thrilling game for both teams, but it was Draisaitl and the Oilers who came out on top. Their strong offensive and goaltending efforts proved to be the difference in this matchup.
