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Could Draisaitl want to be the leading star elsewhere without Connor McDavid? Or strengthen his championship hopes with the Oilers?
Shayna Goldman386
Draisaitl may decide he'd prefer to continue his career elsewhere but the Oilers’ first instinct shouldn’t be to move him.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman124
The Oilers are not inclined to let Draisaitl, who's eligible for an extension July 1, play out the final year of his contract, sources say.
Chris Johnston391
Hyman and Draisaitl were instrumental in creating two goals as part of a well-balanced Oilers attack that is now one win away from the Cup.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman98
For the first time, the top four picks of a single draft will all play in the championship series.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman38
The stats for McDavid, Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard and Edmonton's power play and penalty kill are all among the best ever.
Harman Dayal46
The Oilers’ ineffective play during the second was the turning point and they're now down 2-1 in the series.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman92
The Oilers are a big moment waiting to happen. The Stars are just relentlessly good. Settle in, folks. This could be a long series.
Mark Lazerus65
In Game 7, the Oilers bested the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 and punched their ticket to the Western Conference finals.
Thomas Drance and Daniel Nugent-Bowman216
Never has the result of a single game had the ability to change the narrative around the nine seasons Nos. 97 and 29 have played together.
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“It’s going to be important we ramp it up even more for Game 7,” coach Kris Knoblauch said after the 5-1 victory.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman25
The twosome will likely have to not just raise their games but also be difference-makers for the Oilers to extend the series and win it.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman48
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each played more than 27 minutes — and factored on every Oilers goal — in 4-3 overtime win vs. Canucks.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman53
Draisaitl is far more likely to play than Adam Henrique, who also missed practice Tuesday.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman26
Draisaitl's offensive numbers in the postseason have spiked in a historically unusual way.
Allan Mitchell35
While the future in Edmonton remains unsettled, the Oilers are chasing playoff success in the present. 'It's definitely our window.'
Daniel Nugent-Bowman158
Goaltender Stuart Skinner exuded calm under pressure, making 40 saves and stopping several high-danger chances.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman58
After their power play won the Oilers so many games last season, it was hard to believe it would stay in neutral for much longer.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman6
The reunited trio of Leon Draisaitl, Ryan McLeod and Warren Foegele proved it's back in the Oilers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman11
The Oilers have won five straight games in which they've surrendered two or fewer goals.
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