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Leon Draisaitl Secures First Rocket Richard Trophy with 52 Goals

The German NHL star becomes the league's top scorer for the 2024–25 season and prepares for the Oilers' playoff opener after injury recovery.

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Overview

  • Leon Draisaitl has officially won the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy, becoming the first German player to lead the NHL in goals with 52 this season.
  • Despite missing several games due to injury, Draisaitl set an NHL record with six overtime-winning goals during the 2024–25 campaign.
  • This marks Draisaitl's fourth season with 50 or more goals, further solidifying his position among the league's elite scorers.
  • The Edmonton Oilers star is expected to return to the lineup for the team's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Kings as they aim to avenge last year's finals loss.
  • Draisaitl's career total of 399 goals has sparked discussions about his potential to challenge historical scoring records held by legends like Alexander Ovechkin.