Leon Draisaitl has hilarious post game birthday moment

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Finnegan Frost
October 28, 2024 (8:44)

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The Oilers are coming off a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, but Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl also celebrated his 29th birthday.

Draisaitl, who just signed an eight-year extension contract worth $112 million with Edmonton last September, did not let the Red Wings spoil his big day, as he scored two goals, including the overtime winner to help the Oilers pull off a 3-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena

According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, first to be interviewed by Gene Principe. Draisaitl gave a candid account that the Oilers weren't great in the first half of the game, but found their legs as it went on and battled back for the win. On the winning goal, he credits Ekholm's perfect pass as the sole reason.

When he was asked about potential plans for his birthday, Draisaitl had a sly smile and said that there won't be any celebrations because of their back-to-back game tomorrow. Although Leon didn't have any plans, Principe surprised Draisaitl with three cupcakes. Principe wishing Draisaitl a happy birthday in German as well, to which Leon just laughed and said thanks
Liam McCormick, Oilers Daily

«Thanks» is pretty much the most classic answer you could expect from the Oilers superstar. Although Leon didn't talk much during his birthday interview, he seemed to let his play on the ice do all the talking as he sealed the game winning overtime goal.

Through nine games in the 2024-25 NHL campaign, Draisaitl has collected six goals and four assists. The Edmonton Oilers will look to build off this win as they have three games left in their important road trip.

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