Edmonton Oilers surge as Leon Draisaitl joins the 1,000-point club and Connor McDavid ignites a December hot streak. Are the Oilers finally living up to contender status? Nick Zararis spotlights Draisaitl’s legacy-building milestone, celebrating his rise as not only an all-time NHL great but possibly a top-five European player ever. The focus shifts to McDavid's eye-popping stats—tripling his points-per-game over two months—and the critical impact of Zach Hyman’s return.

Discover how coach Kris Knoblauch’s lineup adjustments and strategic ice time tweaks have boosted the Oilers’ expected goal share, stabilized the penalty kill, and given Edmonton’s underlying numbers a positive jolt. Key challenges, including bottom-six depth issues and the search for goaltending upgrades, are on the agenda as the Oilers push for a prime playoff spot. Don’t miss this essential breakdown of Edmonton’s path back to Western Conference relevance. 05:07 Draisaitl's Dominance Amid Challenges

07:34 "Debating All-Time European NHL Greats"

10:59 "FanDuel & Locked On Promo"

16:24 "McDavid's Adjustments and Efficiency"

18:53 Oilers' Struggles and Ducks' Rise 22:39 "Evolving Team Performance Trends"

26:25 Oilers' Momentum Sparks Optimism

27:13 "Oilers' Injury Recovery Advantage"

UNSTOPPABLE: Why Leon Draisaitl PROVES He’s Among NHL’s All-Time Greats for Edmonton Oilers

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