NEW YORK -- Leon Draisaitl had an assist to extend his point streak to 18 games, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Draisaitl had the secondary assist on Corey Perry 's first-period goal, and has 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) during the streak.

The Hart Trophy will be up to the voters — Nathan MacKinnon is also having a spectacular season — but Draisaitl’s value to the Oilers cannot be overstated. Without him, they’re a non-playoff team counting on the draft lottery to bring them back to life.