The false start of ice hockey top star Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers in the new season of the North American professional league NHL is perfect.
Three days after the clear 1:8 defeat at the start of the season at the Vancouver Canucks lost Edmonton The second game against their Canadian rivals was also 3-4 in front of a home crowd.
Draisaitl himself showed another strong performance late on Saturday evening (October 14, 2023; local time) and scored his second goal of the season. He also made it 2-2 thanks to his congenial strike partner Connor McDavid. The Oilers continue their away game at the Nashville Predators on Tuesday (local time).
Victories for Stützle and Seider
Meanwhile, Tim Stützle from the team celebrated their first win of the season Ottawa Senators and Moritz Seider from the Detroit Red Wings. Stützle helped the Canadian capital team win 5-2 against the Philadelphia Flyers a Assist at.
Defender Seider carried himself in the 6:4 home win Red Wings against Tampa Bay Lightning He even got on the scoresheet twice and scored his first goal of the season shortly before the end of the game.
Grubauer not in action for Seattle
It was a less than successful match day for the other German players. John-Jason Peterka stayed with him in the 2-3 defeat Buffalo Sabres both New York Islanders just like Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks at 2:3 in a guest appearance at the Montreal Canadiens.
Goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer from the Seattle Kraken came in the 1:2 defeat after a penalty shootout St Louis Blues not for use.