Draisaitl Extends Streak to 17, Seals Oilers’ OT Win Against Islanders
What a night for Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers! If you missed this one, you missed a thriller. The Oilers pulled off a huge overtime win against the New York Islanders, with Draisaitl once again proving why he’s one of the league’s elite.
Let’s set the scene. The game was locked at 1-1 heading into overtime, and just when it seemed like we might be in for a long battle, Draisaitl put an end to it in style. A breakaway, a smooth finish past Ilya Sorokin’s blocker, and just like that—the Oilers walked away with a 2-1 victory. And here’s the kicker: that goal not only secured the win, but it also marked Draisaitl’s 100th point of the season . Talk about clutch!
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Draisaitl’s performance extends his point streak to 17 games , which is the longest of his NHL career and ties him with David Pastrnak for the longest active streak in the league this season. Over those 17 games, he’s put up 26 points —14 goals and 12 assists—just unreal numbers. And he’s now sitting at 49 goals on the season , just one shy of hitting 50 for the fourth time in his career.
But it wasn’t just the Draisaitl show. Goalie Calvin Pickard played a key role, stopping 24 shots and keeping the Oilers in the game when they needed him most. The team had lost two straight heading into this one, including a tough loss to the Devils, so bouncing back with a win was huge for them.
On the other side, the Islanders fought hard. Bo Horvat tied things up early in the third period with a great shot on a 2-on-1 rush. And Sorokin? He was outstanding in net, making 33 saves and keeping his team in it despite being heavily outshot. The Islanders had a few chances to steal it, including a golden opportunity from Casey Cizikas in OT, but they just couldn’t finish the job.
After the game, Draisaitl kept it humble, saying the personal milestones are nice, but the two points for the team matter more . Classic team-first mentality, and that’s why he’s such a leader for Edmonton.
With this win, the Oilers move back ahead of the Kings in the Pacific Division race, while the Islanders—who’ve now dropped three straight—find themselves slipping further from that wild card spot.
Edmonton now heads to Madison Square Garden to face the Rangers on Sunday, while the Islanders look to regroup as they host the Florida Panthers. One thing’s for sure—Draisaitl and the Oilers are heating up at just the right time.
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