The Edmonton Oilers are second in the Pacific Division, and they have Leon Draisaitl to thank for that. While their 27-13-3 record through 43 games was largely expected, how they got there has been somewhat surprising.
Leon Draisaitl lamented the NHL's disciplinary decisions when asked Tuesday about Connor McDavid's cross-checking suspension and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers' matching ban."I certainly think three games is a little too much,
Vancouver Canucks (20-16-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (29-15-3, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division
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.
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The Vancouver Canucks hit the road for a one-and-done road trip as they face their division rival Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It was a 3-2 victory for the Canucks this past Saturday when the two teams last met.
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.
While the Edmonton Oilers and their supporters disagree with the three-game suspension handed down to captain Connor McDavid as a result of his cross-check on Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland,
As the dust settles and word comes out that Connor McDavid won’t appeal his three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland, the Oilers have released a statement supporting their captain.
MONTREAL (AP) — Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Oilers center Connor McDavid made a surprising move on Tuesday, and rejected his appeal for his 3-game suspension.
The Capitals have taken a more aggressive stance with their penalty kill this season and seen huge improvements as a result.