In a significant game for the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan McLeod scored the opening goal 29 seconds into the match against the Buffalo Sabres, making it 1-0 in favor of Edmonton. The goal was assisted by Leon Draisaitl with a remarkable behind-the-back pass. This match marked Draisaitl's 700th career regular season game, a milestone in which he leads all players from the 2014 NHL Draft with 825 points, including three 50+ goal seasons and four 100+ point seasons. Draisaitl, who is also 2nd in Playoff points over the last 2 Playoffs, continues to be pivotal for the Oilers, as he also secured another 50-assist season. The Oilers, aiming to rebound from a poor start in a previous game against Columbus, showed a focused effort in Buffalo, with McDavid and Hyman also making significant contributions.
Chalk up another 50-assist season for @EdmontonOilers forward Leon Draisaitl. 📺: @Sportsnet More #NHLStats: https://t.co/gZOyhQc1B2 https://t.co/72DXQiebX1
Draisaitl made an amazing behind-the-back pass in the first shift of the game to McLeod, which resulted in a goal. He made one in his own zone, which nearly resulted in a Sabres goal. Leon likes to live dangerously.
Leon Draisaitl, that dish was SO beautiful. 😮💨 📺: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/V5sIjJrQSq
Ryan McLeod strikes early off the sick dish from Leon Draisaitl 🌩️ https://t.co/OT5MoWJheJ
McLeod scores on the game's first shot/shift, off a lovely Draisaitl feed. McDavid comes out next shift and he's really wheeling. After the poor start they had in Columbus, Oilers focused here in Buffalo.
Leon Draisaitl plays in his 700th career game! 👏 Watch Oilers vs. Sabres on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+. https://t.co/joDlr2yrmy
It took an entire 29 seconds for the Edmonton Oilers to get on the board with Draisaitl's no-look backhand pass setting up Ryan McLeod at the right post. Sabres trail 1-0.
McLeod, 1-0 #LetsGoBuffalo #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/WktRzoEzdP
Ryan McLeod puts the Oilers on the board first! 💥 ✅ First Goalscorer +1900 https://t.co/URA8HRyXHY
McLeod put one through Luukkonen from the goal line, 1-0 Edm.
Somehow, Ryan McLeod squeezes one past Luukkonen on the short side 29 seconds in. Luukkonen thought he had the post sealed. Alas...
Ryan McLeod gives the Oilers a 1-0 lead only 29 seconds into the game. Low shot that beat Luukkonen at the near post.
Oilers score 29 seconds into the game. Ryan McLeod.
Oilers score 29 seconds in after nearly scoring about six seconds in.
McLeod had lots of space and took a Draisaitl pass to the left circle -- but fired wide after 9 seconds.#Sabres
Game 700 of his @NHL career is next for @EdmontonOilers Leon Draisaitl vs @BuffaloSabres on @Sportsnet with @LouDeBrusk @EdmontonJack https://t.co/Lze0yulJ6R
The @EdmontonOilers Leon Draisaitl plays his 700th career regular season game today in Buffalo. He leads all players from the 2014 NHL Draft with 825 points. He has three 50+ goal seasons and four 100+ point seasons. He is also 2nd in Playoff points over the last 2 Playoffs. https://t.co/FsTvKw7jCf
Edmonton has come out in the second with all three of its biggest guns on the sameline -- Draisaitl, McDavid and Hyman