The German ice hockey star Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers slide deeper into a crisis in the NHL. The previous year’s finalist clearly lost 1: 4 at Tampa Bay Lightning and collected the fourth defeat in a row. Nevertheless, the Canadians are still clearly in the direction of playoffs.
Draisaitl brought his team into the lead with his 43rd goal of the season in the first third, but not even 90 seconds later the hosts managed to equalize. In the further course of the game, Tampa Bay added three more goals. Draisaitl equalized with his 87th goal participation of the season with the previous sole leader Nathan Mackinnon.
Peterka introduces Buffalo turn
Meanwhile, John-Jason Peterka and the Buffalo Sabres are getting better and better after their unsuccessful start to the season. The team from the state of New York turned a 0-2 deficit against the Anaheim Ducks in their own hall and won 3-2. Born in Munich, Peterka scored the goal for the meantime 1: 2, it was his 16th goal of the season.
Buffalo has six wins from the past seven games. The playoffs are still out of reach, but the final light of the Eastern Conference, which has been cut for a long time, gradually establishes the connection to the other teams.
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Seider and Red Wings take revenge
The Detroit Red Wings around Moritz Seider meanwhile achieved a quick revenge against Minnesota wild. Three days after the home defeat against Minnesota, the Red Wings won 3-2 after 0: 2 behind. Seider remained without a goal participation. Detroit stays in the middle of the fight for the playoff places.