In the just-completed first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers ran the best roster players on the same line for 75 minutes at five-on-five. The total represented about 65 percent of the overall playing time for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the game state over the course of the series.

Statistically, Leon Draisaitl has continued to be his usual dominant self in the playoffs with five goals and 15 points through nine games. The 29-year-old has established himself as arguably the best postseason performer in the NHL,