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Leon Draisaitl Powers Oilers Back to Stanley Cup Final for Rematch with Panthers

The NHL’s reigning MVP has tallied 25 playoff points in pursuit of redemption for last season’s seven-game defeat.

Draisaitl und die Oilers stehen erneut im Finale
Er ist ein absoluter Superstar auf Kufen. Um aber ein Dirk Nowitzki des Eishockeys zu werden, fehlen im noch genau vier Siege!

Overview

  • Draisaitl’s seven goals and 18 assists in 16 postseason games have anchored Edmonton’s run to the final.
  • The Oilers open the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final against defending champion Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
  • Edmonton aims to avenge last year’s seven-game loss to Florida.
  • As the NHL’s first German MVP, Draisaitl is poised to become the sixth German-born player to hoist the Cup.
  • His stellar postseason comes ahead of a salary increase from €7.8 million to €12.9 million for next season.