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6mo ago

Leon Draisaitl Becomes First German to Reach 1,000 NHL Points

The achievement came in his 824th game, underscoring one of the fastest paces among non‑North American players.

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Alle Teamkollegen gratulieren Leon Draisaitl zum 1000. Scorerpunkt
Alle Spieler waren auf dem Eis versammelt, als Leon Draisaitl sein Bravourstück perfekt gemacht hatte. Die Gegenspieler aus Pittsburgh warteten die Zeremonie geduldig ab
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Overview

  • The Oilers beat the Penguins 6-4 as Draisaitl posted four assists, with his first on Zach Hyman’s opener counting as point No. 1,000.
  • His regular-season tally stands at 1,003 points (416 goals, 587 assists) in 824 games.
  • He is the 103rd player in NHL history and the fifth in Oilers franchise history to reach the 1,000-point plateau.
  • He is also the fifth-fastest non‑North American to hit the mark, trailing Peter Stastny, Jari Kurri, Jaromir Jagr and Nikita Kucherov.
  • Edmonton celebrated with cigarette‑themed T‑shirts and public praise from Connor McDavid, while the club moved to 16 wins and a playoff position in the division.