Draisaitl Hits Milestone: First German to Achieve 1,000 NHL Points

Leon Draisaitl has made history by becoming the first German player to reach 1,000 points in the NHL. Selected third overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, Draisaitl quickly established himself as a standout player.

Draisaitl’s Rapid Rise

In just seven seasons, Draisaitl surpassed Marco Sturm, with 487 points, to become the highest-scoring German-born player in NHL history. Sturm, currently the coach of the Boston Bruins, praised Draisaitl, stating, “He’s the best German player to ever play the game.” His impressive achievements indicate a bright future ahead.

Major Achievements

Leon Draisaitl’s remarkable talent has earned him various accolades throughout his career:

• Won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals in a single season (52 goals).
• Secured the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player.
• Awarded the Ted Lindsay Award for outstanding performance as voted by NHL players.
• Capturing the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading scorer with 110 points during the 2019-20 season.

Last season, Draisaitl achieved a career-high of 128 points, which included 52 goals and 76 assists over 80 games. Over the last several seasons, he has consistently maintained high performance levels.

Statistical Highlights

Draisaitl’s statistics in the NHL underline his elite status:

• In his first 11 NHL seasons, he has scored over 50 goals on four occasions.
• He has finished with at least 100 points six times.
• Since the 2018-19 season, he ranks second in NHL scoring with 794 points (341 goals, 453 assists) in 555 games.

Only his teammate Connor McDavid, who has 880 points in 537 games, has outpaced him during this time frame.

Oilers Legacy

Draisaitl holds a significant place in Edmonton Oilers history. He ranks fifth in franchise points and is edging closer to icons such as Mark Messier and Jari Kurri, who have 1,034 and 1,043 points, respectively. With 1,136 points, McDavid currently sits second in the franchise’s all-time standings, while Wayne Gretzky leads with 1,669 points.

As Draisaitl continues to break barriers, he is also just one goal shy of tying Glenn Anderson’s record of 417 goals, placing him third in Oilers history. His future milestones promise to enhance his already impressive legacy.