Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Rips NHL Over Connor McDavid's Three-Game Suspension
The Edmonton Oilers will be without Connor McDavid for their next three games after the NHL suspended the superstar forward following an illegal cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland on Saturday.
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Oilers’ Draisaitl Can Show He’s the MVP While McDavid Is Suspended
On Monday (Jan. 20), the NHL announced that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Conor Garland of the Vancouver Canucks.
Leon Draisaitl Holds Back In Post-Game Interview
The entire post-game interview lasted a brisk 1:16. Draisaitl may have given a more "pissy" response in the past. This was notably calm and collected despite his obvious disappointment in the game's end results. This is a statement of Draisaitl's growth and maturity. He doesn't get too high when they win, and he doesn't get too low when they lose.
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Relishing a rematch? Oilers downplay upcoming game with Canucks
In the biz, it’s called fishing. Throw a bit of bait out there in the former of a loaded question, and see if you can reel something juicy and delicious in. Question to Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl: Is Thursday’s rematch with the Vancouver Canucks on your mind?
Leon Draisaitl ties Wayne Gretzky on Oilers all-time list during loss to Capitals
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th goal in the first five minute of a game in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Oilers, without Connor McDavid, meet Canucks again
The Edmonton Oilers will be without suspended superstar Connor McDavid when they host the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night in the second game between the Pacific Division rivals in less than a week.
Oilers host the Capitals following Draisaitl’s 2-goal game
The Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals after Leon Draisaitl's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Oilers' 3-2 loss.
Why ongoing J.T. Miller trade saga overshadowed Canucks’ solid win: 3 takeaways
Saturday's impressive Canucks victory felt more like a fun last ride for a once-promising core that seems bound for a breakup.
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Oilers Should Learn Important Lesson From Loss to Canucks
Losses are never a good thing, but Edmonton's 3-2 defeat to Vancouver might not necessarily be a bad thing either. Here's why.
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Hughes scores twice, Canucks hold off Oilers
Leon Draisaitl scored twice and Stuart Skinner made 24 saves for the Oilers (29-14-3), who lost for the first time in five games and second in the past 10 (8-2-0).
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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Loss to Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers simply didn’t have it in this one, as they lost to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night (Jan. 18) by a score of 3-2. The theme of the past few games was falling behind early and battling back.
Quinn Hughes scores 2 power-play goals as Canucks beat Oilers 3-2
Quinn Hughes scored two power-play goals and the struggling Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2. Danton Heinen also scored and J.T.