The Oilers finished their first-round series against the Kings in six games and moved on to their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. While Vegas had the superio

When Corey Perry advanced the puck to Connor McDavid to set up Leon Draisaitl’s overtime winner in Vegas on Thursday, that marked the first time in NHL history that three Hart Trophy winners had ever combined for an overtime goal — in the regular season or the playoffs.

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.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a successful strategy that gave Vegas the series victory and helped put it on the path to winning the Stanley Cup.

The 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.

Former Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet shared his approach to slowing down the high-powered Edmonton Oilers offense led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Oilers duo joins Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews and Johnny Gaudreau on the squad as players who debuted during the 2010s