Leon Draisaitl posts three points in Oilers win over Canucks
Fantasy hockey: Draisaitl's two goals and seven shots came in 24:28 of ice time, but his recent averages already baked in this level of production.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 8, 2026 · Updated November 8, 2026
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and added one assist on seven shots in 24:28 of ice time in Edmonton's 4-2 win over Vancouver on Saturday, November 7. One of his goals came on the power play, and he finished plus-one in the victory.
The line matches what the numbers show: Draisaitl averages 1.43 points per game in his recent sample, along with 3.1 shots and 21:45 of ice time a night. His process grade of 49 out of 100 among forwards (based on shots, scoring chances and ice time) measures how sustainable his scoring is.
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Leon Draisaitl
Draisaitl played 24:28 against the Canucks, nearly three minutes more than his recent average of 21:45 a night. He logged 3:44 of power-play time per game in his sample, ranking first among all Oilers skaters in that category. His seven shots more than doubled his typical 3.1 per game, though the three points sit just above his 1.43 average.
His recent averages show 0.63 goals and 0.81 assists per game, with 0.53 power-play points mixed in. He adds just 0.5 hits and 0.2 blocks per game, making him purely a scoring option. Edmonton has two games left this week (Monday and Wednesday) and four next week, giving him a solid schedule to maintain his production level.
What to do
• Keep Draisaitl in your lineup for Edmonton's games on Monday and Wednesday.
• Expect his scoring to remain near his recent 1.43 points per game average over time.
• Do not chase his seven-shot night, as that sits well above his 3.1 average.
Schedule this week
Quick answers
What does this mean for Leon Draisaitl in fantasy hockey?
Star night: 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots in 24:28. His value holds. A big line from a player already at 1.43 points per game in his recent averages; his value was priced in before this game.
Should I start Leon Draisaitl this week?
Yes. Edmonton plays 3 games this week, and he has averaged 1.43 points per game.
Players in this story
- Leon Draisaitl (C, EDM) · fantasy outlook: hold
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