The official definition of the Hart Trophy according to NHL.com is: The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team“.

The Edmonton Oilers got a big boost on Saturday when they got star center Leon Draisaitl back in action versus the Calgary Flames after he missed the previous four games due to a lower-body injury. Draisaitl made his mark immediately upon his return to the ice,

Seems like we’ve been talking about Leon Draisaitl quite a bit at the Cult of Hockey lately. Pre-game Saturday, when I wrote of his impending return to a depleted Edmonton Oilers line-up badly in need of a boost.

During his return from injury, Leon Draisaitl put on a clinic as the Edmonton Oilers defeated rival Calgary Flames 3-2, issuing a strong message postgame.

The NHL announced the news on social media. The post on X read, "Most overtime goals in a single season (6)." The league also captioned its post, stating, "Leon Draisaitl has added his name to the record books.📚" Leon Draisaitl has added his name to the record books. 📚 pic.twitter.com/YDVPcHkpeO

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is proving to be one of the best scorers in hockey this season. Draisaitl posted two goals Saturday.

I think it’s ridiculous that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames only played each other three times this season, but despite my gripes with the NHL schedule makers, I was looking forward to the third and final installment of the Battle of Alberta.