Leon Draisaitl return fuels Edmonton Oilers win despite Connor McDavid quiet night against Anaheim Ducks NHL Game 1
On a roll that saw the Edmonton Oilers take a close Game 1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks despite Connor McDavid not scoring a point.
The work of Leon Draisaitl, who came back after injury, provided the crucial assist and leadership.
The Coronet approach of Anaheim to protect McDavid gave other areas to act, displaying the depth of Edmonton and influencing the early momentum in this series of NHL playoffs.
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