NHL: Last test: Draisaitl scores twice in defeat

Leon Draisaitl is ready for the start of the new NHL season.In the final test before Wednesday’s kick-off on Wednesday, the striker scored both goals of his Edmonton Oilers, but the Canadian duel at Vancouver Canucks was lost 2-3.Edmonton will face Calgary Flames in the first main round game at home.

“It was a good test for us.They’ve had a really good line-up, we’re ready for Wednesday,”said German international Draisaitl (21).For the Cologne-born player, who signed an eight-year contract with the Oilers this summer with an average salary of 8.5 million US dollars (7.2 million euros) per year, it was the second and third place in the preparation.

For Tom Kühnhackl, the preseason ended disappointingly.With Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, the striker lost 3-0 to Columbus Blue Jackets.Frederik Tiffels was not part of the hosts’ line-up.