He started off the game with two quick first-period goals, and then added an assist and later on, a hat trick goal. His performance was one of the top ones of the night, and he showed a new side of himself.
Though he usually plays with Connor McDavid on the top line, Draisaitl took on his one role on the second line as a centre. Suiting up as the main faceoff man, the Cologne, Germany native won plenty of draws and helped create plays. With swift speed, footwork and stickhandling, Draisaitl did all he could to help create opportunities and start the rush.