Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl reached a major milestone this week becoming the first German-born player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points.

Some nights feel destined before the puck ever drops. Heading into Edmonton’s meeting with Pittsburgh, the buildup was impossible to ignore, and impossible to s

Leon Draisaitl became the first German-born player in NHL history to get 1,000 points on Tuesday.

Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night.

The Edmonton Oilers faced the Pittsburgh Penguins in a night full of emotion and milestones, with Connor McDavid reflecting upon on-ice performances and personal moments.

Leon Draisaitl scripted history in game against the Penguins, and his wife Celeste Desjardins wrote an emotional message to celebrate the milestone.

Leon Draisaitl responded with 'Lol' to criticism about Edmonton Oilers' leadership. The podcast suggested top players like Draisaitl and Connor McDav

In the NHL, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid floats all boats. Every year-end summary includes iconic goals, a points per 60 over 2.5, and a five-on-five goal share well over 50 percent. Add in power-play totals, and McDavid’s numbers annually touch the very outer marker of NHL performance.