Leon Draisaitl gets 1,000th point, 4 assists
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Leon Draisaitl became the first German-born player in NHL history to get 1,000 points on Tuesday. The 30-year-old forward reached the milestone by getting the secondary assist on Zach Hyman 's power-play goal for the Edmonton Oilers at 11:38 of the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points in the first period of a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl put on a show as the Edmonton Oilers waltzed their way to a 6-4 victory at PPG Paints Arena. Draisaitl finished with four assists, the first one producing the 1,000th point of his career.
Leon Draisaitl achieved a remarkable 1,000 career points in the NHL, becoming the first German-born player to do so. The milestone assist came against former teammate Stuart Skinner, adding a unique narrative to the event.
Leon Draisaitl's ability to consistently contribute to his team's success has been on full display. Over the last five games, he has not only scored two goals but has also provided ten assists, showcasing his dual-threat capability as a scorer and playmaker.