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Yardbarker on MSNOilers Depth Making Many Critics Look FoolishThe Edmonton Oilers are a one-dimensional team. That criticism has followed the team for years during the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era. Many have argued that the team is far too reliant on its dynamic duo and lacks the supporting cast to bring the organization to its ultimate goal.
Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl ended Game 2 of his team's second-round series with the Golden Knights with an OT winning goal.
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Adam Henrique had two goals, Stuart Skinner made 23 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series.
The Oilers are proving to be a worthy Stanley Cup contender with each passing game — even with their star duo not at their best.
The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena, where Edmonton won two road games to kick off the best-of-seven set.
Leon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.
Leon Draisaitl, one of the most talented players in the Edmonton Oilers, appeared heartbroken after his team had lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3. But things went back on track for the Edmonton Oilers as their efforts paid off last night at Game 4 when they won against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers combined for 22 goals through three games of their Western Conference second-round series. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Jack Eichel have all been involved in the scoring, but one veteran player’s numbers stood out over three games.