The Edmonton Oilers may not be quite where they want to be two months into the season, but Leon Draisaitl is humming along just fine.

Podkolzin hadn’t scored an NHL goal since March 23, 2023 — a span of 42 games. This was a big one for him and his teammates on the ice — and even on the bench. “It was electric,” said defenceman Darnell Nurse, who also had a goal in his return after missing three games with a head injury. “Everyone sees the work that Vasy puts in.

Vasily Podkolzin opened the scoring in Edmonton's 6-2 win over the New York Rangers, ending a goalless drought that dated back to March 2023.

It's been a frustrating start to the season for Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin, but he finally found a way to put the puck in the net.