Leon Draisaitl posts three points in wild Oilers victory over Canucks

Fantasy hockey: Draisaitl's two goals and assist in a 9-7 win is a strong outing for a player already at 1.43 points per game in his recent averages.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and added an assist as Edmonton defeated Vancouver 9-7 on Thursday, October 1. The center logged 20:19 of ice time and fired five shots, adding a power-play goal and finishing plus-three in the win.

The three-point night is a solid showing for a player whose recent averages already sit at 1.43 points per game. Draisaitl remains a first-line center who averages 21:45 a night and leads Edmonton skaters with 3:44 of power-play time per game.

Fantasy impact

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Leon Draisaitl

Draisaitl's line of two goals and one assist on five shots in 20:19 against Vancouver is a big performance, though his fantasy value was already priced in before this game. He averages 0.63 goals, 0.81 assists and 3.1 shots per game in his recent sample, making Thursday's output well above those marks. His power-play production included one goal, and he mans the top unit with 3:44 of power-play time per game, the most among all Edmonton skaters.

The center's underlying play grades 49 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is. He averages 21:45 a night at even strength and on the power play. Edmonton has two games remaining this week, Saturday and Wednesday, giving Draisaitl two more chances to produce before the week closes.

What to do

• Keep Draisaitl active in all formats, with two games left this week on Saturday and Wednesday.

• His power-play role and first-line minutes make him a set-and-forget option regardless of matchup.

• Count on Draisaitl for roughly 1.43 points per game over the long haul, not every night at three points.

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