VANCOUVER — Leon Draisaitl knows there s a spotlight fixed firmly on his teammate Connor McDavid as the Edmonton Oilers captain approaches yet another milestone. And the German sniper believes that s. . .
Draisaitl, McDavid dominant as Oilers down Canucks
Leon Draisaitl scored twice and Connor McDavid registered a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers collected a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. McDavid continues to lead the NHL in scoring with 93 points (31 goals, 62 assists) and Draisaitl sits second in the race with 75 (26 goals, 49 assists).
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VANCOUVER Leon Draisaitl knows there s a spotlight fixed firmly on his teammate Connor McDavid as the Edmonton Oilers captain approaches yet another milestone.
And the German sniper believes that s exactly the way it should be.
The entire Oilers locker room is pushing to get McDavid to the 100-point mark in the pandemic-condensed NHL season, Draisaitl said.
Oilers don t break a sweat vs. Canucks with their sights fixed on playoffs
Leon Draisaitl had two goals, Connor McDavid two assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1. | May 5, 2021, 2:49 AM
May 5, 2021, 2:49 AM
EDMONTON There was a time when the Sedin twins were the cycle and the Edmonton Oilers were the track.
When the Vancouver Canucks needed a goal, Henrik and Daniel simply hopped over the boards and furnished one. As simple as putting together a Billy bookcase.
Either Danny pumped one past some faceless Oilers goalie, or Henrik bounced one in off of Alex Burrows’ pants.
Whatever, the two points were an “on-demand” item for Vancouver during the years that they were a Western Conference powerhouse, while the Oilers were in the midst of their multi-decade rebuild.
In total Edmonton had 11 scoring chances, while the Canucks had just five (running count).
Connor McDavid, 8. He had a relatively quiet first two periods until his extended and retaliatory hit, elbow and crosscheck on J.T. Miller. Don’t wake the Dragon! McD got going and quickly made two fine feeds to Draisaitl for two fine goals, 93 points in 51 games. Coach Dave Tippett kept 97’s minutes under 20:00.
Leon Draisaitl, 8. Had his slow boots on in the first and muffed on a slot clearance leading to two 5-alarm chances for the Canucks. He got going in the second, came close to scoring once or twice, then set up Barrie for a hard shot. Finally, with five minutes left in that same frame, he slammed in a one-time feed from McD. A moment later, he scored again, this time crushing a power play one timer.
Canucks loss to Oilers showcases double-edged nature of Miller s impact
Leon Draisaitl had two goals, Connor McDavid two assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1. | May 5, 2021, 2:31 AM
May 5, 2021, 2:31 AM
VANCOUVER – When J.T. Miller had his finest moment of this tumultuous season, speaking truth to power during the Vancouver Canucks’ COVID crisis to tell the National Hockey League it wasn’t yet safe to play, some fans were so moved by his bravery they declared he could be captain.
Tuesday, he demonstrated why he can’t be.
For all his emotion and directness and evolution as a player, his ability to exert his will on games when these traits are properly channelled, the 28-year-old is not the player whose example you want others to follow.