Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been the driving force behind the Edmonton Oilers’ impressive playoff run thus far. The dynamic duo has led the Oilers to a 2-1 series lead against the Los Angeles Kings, with McDavid leading the NHL in playoff points with nine and Draisaitl tied for second with seven.
McDavid’s performance has been particularly remarkable, as he has joined Wayne Gretzky as the only players in NHL history with eight assists through the first three games of a post-season. Draisaitl, meanwhile, has been a force on both ends of the ice, contributing three goals and four assists while also playing a key role on the Oilers’ penalty kill.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has been impressed with the duo’s play, saying, “For them to show up and play as well as they have in the playoffs, it’s quite significant. It’s not an overstatement to say that is remarkable.”
McDavid and Draisaitl have been the driving force behind the Oilers’ success all season long, and they have only elevated their play in the playoffs. The Oilers will look to continue their success in Game 4 on Sunday, as they aim to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
In addition to the dynamic duo’s contributions, the Oilers have also received solid performances from their penalty kill and power play. The Oilers are a perfect 10-for-10 on the penalty kill in the playoffs, and they have also converted on 7 of their 14 power-play opportunities.
The Oilers’ penalty kill has been a particular bright spot, as it was ranked only 15th in the NHL during the regular season. However, the Oilers have been able to shut down the Kings’ power play in the playoffs, which has been a key factor in their success.
Overall, the Oilers have been firing on all cylinders in the playoffs, and they will look to continue their success in Game 4 on Sunday. With McDavid and Draisaitl leading the way, the Oilers are a legitimate contender to make a deep playoff run this year.
