Ice hockey in the NHL: Double packer Draisaitl leads Oilers to victory

As of: March 6, 2024 7:43 a.m

“A sign of maturity”: Leon Draisaitl has it Edmonton Oilers in the North American professional ice hockey league NHL With his goals of the season 31 and 32, he scored his fifth win in a row.

The Cologne player scored on Wednesday night (March 6th, 2024) to make it 2-1 after extra time Boston Bruins both goals for the Canadians, who are at the top of the Western Conference getting closer and closer.

Draisaitl initially saved the Oilers Overtime (58.). There the 28-year-old then scored his 32nd goal of the season with a direct pass on an assist from Connor McDavid.

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Draisaitl’s Oilers consolidate fifth place

Edmonton consolidated at least fifth place with its 38th win of the season, but with 60 games, the Oilers have played fewer games than the competition and could therefore make up further ground.

“It’s just a sign of the maturity of our group”said Draisaitl after the game: “We persevered and were patient. At the end of the day, you only need one shot, one play to win.”

Grubauer follows the Kraken’s victory from the bench

Goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer had to sit on the bench again after starting six games in a row. The Rosenheimer saw a hard-fought 4:3 win Seattle Kraken against the Winnipeg Jets. Thanks to the fourth win from the last five games, the Kraken, in tenth place in the West, can still have little hope for themselves Playoffs make.

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