Leon Draisaitl Hits 50-Goal Milestone, Lifts Oilers to Overtime Win Over Flames
Draisaitl's 50th and 51st goals of the season propel Edmonton to tie for second in the Pacific Division as Calgary's playoff hopes fade further.
- Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th and 51st goals of the season, including the overtime winner, in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
- The win snapped Edmonton's two-game losing streak and moved them into a tie with the Los Angeles Kings for second place in the Pacific Division.
- The Oilers secured the victory without key players Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm, and Stuart Skinner, showcasing their depth and resilience.
- Backup goaltender Calvin Pickard made 26 saves, stepping up in Skinner's absence to help secure the crucial win.
- Nazem Kadri reached 700 career NHL points and extended his point streak to six games, but the Flames remain seven points out of a wild card spot.