Leon Draisaitl sits third in scoring in the NHL playoffs with 30 points, however the Oilers’ star only has two assists in five games in the Stanley Cup Final. Can Edmonton come back to win it all without Draisaitl contributing offensively? TSN Hockey’s Martin Biron shares his thoughts.
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In before drai puts up a 4 point night of his own
Draisaitl scores a hatrick tomorrow in Edmonton
30 points this postseason,
He’s doing fine.
Yes of course all us Oilers fans would love to see Leon in top form right now. If he's not 100% he's still better than most of the other players on the ice. But with Kane out, and Leon possibly hurt, this just compels every other Oilers player the critical opportunity to step up their individual game in a huge way. In the last two games that's been more than positive, and let's hope so again tonight.
Its going to take everyone giving their 100 percent with these last 2 games. Skinner again needs to come up huge! Were so close guys. Have faith and bring the cup home where it belongs.
Leon is injured that is why he has been underperforming. We will find out the full extent of his injury (or injuries) afte the playoffs. From what I see from your video here, you seem to be clueless about Leon having an injury. It is quite obvious that he is injured.
Absolutely invisible
I believe he has an upper body injury. He can‘t get much behind his trademark shot from below the faceoff circle. The hard backhand pass isn‘t there either.
He is stumbling around, not good 😌.He better wake up.
The problem is Panthers are very fast skaters (not like McJesus ofcourse) and Draisaitl is very slow, it just doesn't work here, doesn't mather how much of a physical big guy he is. Also I think he's injured, that doesn't help either. With that beeing said, I believe Oilers will take SC in G7
Does anyone know what the song playing in the background is?
Go Oilers….😎👏🖖🍩💪👌🤘🇺🇸👋🏆
Not a worker bee……just a one-timer bee!
i d say 2, 3 next TWO games !!
How about Draisaitl overcoming the lack of production by Draisaitl?
Lets go Oilers.
You're right but why are you yelling Marty
He looked really slow and behind the play every time he was on the ice in game 5. He needs to suck it up and get it done.
Drai averaged 2 points a game on one leg when they lost to Colorado in the 3rd round. He is due.
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Leon honestly looks injured out there, not skating or protecting the puck like his usual self. You could see it in the Holloway goal he assisted in Game 4, he peeled away from the play as soon as he made the pass, and in Game 5 he was hurting going over the boards for line changes. If he gets healthy and takes over games like he did in the 2022 run, it'll be Oilers in 7 for sure! It's also wonderful to see everyone else step up, because this is the first Playoffs I've seen where we aren't being carried by McDavid and Draisaitl alone. Also, despite it all, Leon has been a beast in the first three rounds with 30 points.
Leon is believed to have a hand injury but is still a major impact not on the score sheet but moving the puck and the play in the panthers zone
Yes Draisaitl hasn't been playing well. Lots of bad passes. Lots of hesitation. Possible he is hurt, but surely if that were the case the coach would use others on the power play line. Edmonton has players who can step up. If it is just that his head isn't in the right place, hopefully he can straighten that out.
Kind of a duh question as The Oilers have played the panthers well enough to beat them at home and be where they are in the series. Injured or not, which I don't think he is, won't be an issue. Leon WILL be a major part before this series is over. Every human is unique, handles pressure, situations and circumstances differently and he is no different. He just needs to be patient and work the system they have been working and they will be ok. I believe they can win this series and despite not getting the offensive production from him SO FAR, doesn't mean he's not making an impact. Let's Go Leon and Let's Go OILERS..
Laboring an injury since Game 1 against Vancouver, what do you expect? Dudes doing what he can
Draisaitl has been a complete no show and should be traded next year
He is a solid player and a solid human being. He has provided a lot, for a long time. He will do his best.
Draisaitl, like a lot of players on both teams, has likely been playing injured. Those guys have been leaving everything they’ve got out there. Win or lose, I’m so proud to be an Oilers fan and will cheer them on regardless.
3 points for Leon in game 6.
I think tkachuk knows Leon has a lower back injury keeps cross checking him there maybe cross check tkachuk in the back too
Draisaitl has been invisible this series..😔
Draisaitl is the new Messier of the Oilers. He brings leadership, McDavid brings the skills.