Leon Draisaitl can thrive for Edmonton Oilers in Anaheim against Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, the happiest place in Orange County isn’t Disneyland.
No, it’s on the other end of Katella Avenue, where Draisaitl has scored in all four games against the Anaheim Ducks this season, including a goal and three assists in a Game 1 win on Wednesday night.
Draisaitl has scored in five of his seven career visits to Honda Center, amassing six goals and six assists. In his last 11 games against the Ducks regardless of location, Draisaitl has 17 points (9-8-17).
“I just think we’re allowing him too much freedom in the games we’ve played him,” Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. “He’s having too much fun. I don’t know how I can put it any simpler.”