Leon Draisaitl's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Leon Draisaitl. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Leon Draisaitl is a highly accomplished German professional ice hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers. He's celebrated as one of the NHL's best, evidenced by winning the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award in 2020, marking the first German to achieve this. Additionally, he secured the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2025 for leading goal scorer, with multiple runner-up finishes for both the Richard and Art Ross Trophies. As an alternate captain for the Oilers, Draisaitl's skill and leadership are crucial to his team's success.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1984: Comparison to Gretzky and Kurri

In 1984, Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri had set a record where both teammates reached 20 points within the first 10 games of the season. This was matched by Draisaitl and McDavid in 2021.

March 1986: Paul Coffey's Six-Assist Game

On March 14, 1986, Paul Coffey was the last Oilers' player before Draisaitl to record a six-assist game.

1987: Last Oiler to score 50 goals in a season

In 1987, Craig Simpson was the last Oiler before Draisaitl to score at least 50 goals in a season.

2006: Oilers advanced to Western Conference Final

In 2006, the Oilers advanced to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2006.

2006: Oilers Stanley Cup Finals Appearance

In 2024, Draisaitl helped the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2006, where they were defeated by the Florida Panthers.

2011: Named German Development League Player of the Year

During the 2011 German Development League (Deutsche Nachwuchsliga) season, Draisaitl recorded 21 goals and 56 points in 35 games for Jungadler Mannheim and was named the league's Player of the Year.

2015: WHL Championship and Playoff MVP

In 2015, Draisaitl helped the Kelowna Rockets to the WHL Championship, where he was named playoff MVP after scoring 28 points in 19 games. He also won the Stafford Smythe Trophy as Memorial Cup MVP the same year.

March 2017: Multi-Point Game Streak

On March 23, 2017, Draisaitl became the first Oiler player since 1990 to have six straight multi-point games.

April 2019: 50-Goal Season

On April 6, 2019, Draisaitl became the sixth Oiler to score at least 50 goals in a season and finished with 50 goals, 55 assists, and 105 points.

2019: Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy runner-up

In 2019, Leon Draisaitl was the runner-up for the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.

2020: Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award

In 2020, Leon Draisaitl became the first German player to win the Art Ross Trophy as the leading point scorer in the NHL, the Hart Memorial Trophy as regular season MVP, and the Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player.

January 2021: Six-Assist Game

On January 31, 2021, Draisaitl recorded six assists in an 8–5 win against the Ottawa Senators, becoming the first Oilers' player since Paul Coffey on March 14, 1986, to record a six-assist game.

2021: Art Ross Trophy runner-up

In 2021, Leon Draisaitl was the runner-up for the Art Ross Trophy.

2021: Oilers' strong start to the season

In 2021, the Oilers had a franchise-best start with a 9-1 record. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were the first Edmonton teammates since Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri in 1984-85 to each reach 20 points within the first 10 games. Draisaitl also scored 20 goals in his first 19 games.

2022: Playoff run with injury

In 2022, Draisaitl reached 50 goals for the second time and hit 100 points for the third time. He set a team record for power play goals. During the playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings, Draisaitl sustained a high ankle sprain but continued to play, even setting a playoff record against the Calgary Flames. He ended the playoffs playing with a high ankle sprain since game 6 of the first round.