The Edmonton Oilers are still searching for consistency. But Edmonton sits second in the Pacific Division with a 22-16-7 record, having won two of its last three games despite a 4-3 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
While the loss stung, the evening was still a special one for Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers officially celebrated his 1,000-point milestone. The moment drew a heartfelt reaction from Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle.
Lauren Kyle Celebrates Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl’s Milestone With Emotional Message
Draisaitl’s official 1,000-point ceremony took place Saturday. Recognizing the milestone he reached back on December 16. He was joined on the ice by his wife, Celeste, his parents, Peter and Sandra, and the family dog, Bowie.
He received the traditional golden stick and a Tiffany crystal, while his teammates presented him with a Rolex to commemorate the achievement.
Kyle shared the moment on her Instagram story. She captioned the post with a simple but heartfelt message, “So proud of you guys!! @celestedesjardins @ drat_29.”
The celebration didn’t stop there. Draisaitl followed up the ceremony by scoring twice against the Kings, recording the 71st multi-goal game of his career. That performance pushed him past Mark Messier for fourth place on the Oilers’ all-time list.
Draisaitl now has 63 points in 45 games this season and 1,019 points overall in his NHL career.
Earlier in the day, Draisaitl reflected on the long road it took to reach this level. “There were a lot of nights my first year when I came home and thought ‘I don’t know if I can play in this league.’ It’s so hard. The game is different from juniors, you’re not as strong, not as fast as you need to be… I needed to become a better player in every facet, a better athlete. I put in the work and it helped me immensely.”
Connor McDavid Extends Historic Streak
McDavid also added to the night’s significance by extending his point streak to 18 games. The longest of his NHL career. During that stretch, McDavid has posted 19 goals and 41 points.
Despite the individual milestones, the Oilers captain kept the focus on the team after the loss. He also acknowledged the importance of the night for Draisaitl. “It’s a fun night for him, an exciting night, celebrating his 1,000 points and having his family in town,” McDavid said.
The Oilers won’t have much time to dwell on Saturday’s events. Edmonton is back in action on Monday when Draisaitl, McDavid, and company face the Chicago Blackhawks.
