The Germany Gun: Draisaitl’s Historic Milestone Transcends Oilers History
Leon Draisaitl added another highlight to his already remarkable season during the Edmonton Oilers’ 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The 29-year-old superstar notched a power-play assist on Zach Hyman’s second-period goal, pushing his point streak to nine games. Over that stretch, Draisaitl has been an offensive force, putting up an impressive seven goals and 13 assists.
Draisaitl’s Among the NHL’s Elite, Present and Past
His consistency keeps Draisaitl among the NHL’s elite. With 52 points in just 34 games, he is tied for second in league scoring with Mikko Rantanen and only trails Nathan MacKinnon by five points. His ability to produce at a high level—especially on the man advantage, where he now has 14 power-play points—has made him one of the league’s most dynamic offensive threats.
Draisaitl’s play this month has been historic. With his latest surge, he recorded his 14th career 20-point calendar month, tying Oilers legends Paul Coffey and Mark Messier for third-most in franchise history. Only Wayne Gretzky (48) and Jari Kurri (20) have more among Oilers alumni. Among active players, Draisaitl now ranks third in career 20-point months, surpassing Nikita Kucherov (13) and trailing only his teammate Connor McDavid (23) and Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby (19).
As With Draisaitl, the Oilers’ Momentum Continues to Build
The Oilers, as a whole, have been riding a wave of strong performances. McDavid, who also extended his point streak to nine games (three goals, 15 assists), continues to match Crosby for the most nine-game point streaks among active players, with 16. Meanwhile, Hyman extended his hot streak with his 10th goal in eight games. He now has registered points in six straight games.
As Draisaitl glides toward his fourth straight 100-point season, his domination on both the power play and at even strength cements his place as one of the NHL’s best. In addition to his offensive totals, he’s maintaining a strong plus-19 rating and has fired 104 shots on goal this season, exemplifying his well-rounded game.
Celebrating Milestones Amid the Oilers’ Success
For the Oilers, it’s been a season filled with milestones. On Sunday, forward Derek Ryan celebrated his 600th NHL game. Draisaitl and McDavid leading the charge. However, Edmonton remains a team to watch as they continue their push for success.
If Draisaitl can maintain his current pace, he’ll grab another 100-point season. He’ll also solidify his legacy as one of the all-time greats in Oilers history—and in the modern NHL.
