Leon Draisaitl Faces New Goalie Frederik Andersen

Leon Draisaitl will face a new goalie in practice as Frederik Andersen joins the Edmonton Oilers. Andersen signed with the Oilers in free agency.

Andersen got to lift the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was allowed to walk in free agency after the emergence of Brandon Bussi in the Cup Final.

Andersen has had success against the Oilers in his career, with a 19-3-3 record and a .920 save percentage. He faced the Oilers twice in the 2025-26 regular season.

Andersen took an overtime loss in the first meeting, with Leon Draisaitl scoring just 19 seconds into overtime. Draisaitl had a goal and two assists in the contest.

The Oilers hope Andersen will be the answer in net that they need to try to win a Cup of their own. Andersen is coming off one of his worst regular seasons, with a 3.05 goals-against average.

But he stepped up in the playoffs, going 13-2 with a 1.89 goals-against average. Andersen's experience will be valuable to the team.

Andersen said with a smile, "[McDavid and Draisaitl] have made me and the rest of the league look silly a lot… but now it's just going to be in practice."

The Oilers are looking to improve their chances with Andersen on board. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will have to adapt to the new goalie.

Andersen's skills will be tested as he faces the best teams in the league. The Oilers are counting on him to help them win.

Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers will start the new season with high hopes. With Andersen in net, they may have a better chance at winning the Cup.

The team's performance will depend on how well Andersen works with the rest of the team. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will be key players in the team's success.

Andersen's experience and skills make him a valuable addition to the team. The Oilers are looking forward to seeing what he can do.

The new season will bring new challenges for the Oilers. But with Andersen on board, they may be able to overcome them and win the Cup.