Just because the NHL is taking a break doesn’t mean that Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is putting the skates away.
The league’s leading goal scorer was spotted with his fiancée Celeste Desjardins on an outdoor rink. She posted a picture of the couple on her Instagram story, which is quickly picking up momentum across the internet.
Draisaitl has his stick in the photos posted and seems to be shooting some pucks. It must’ve been a pretty cool moment for any of the fans who were at that rink that day.
The couple seems to be enjoying some time together during the holiday break. Desjardins is an actress who has appeared in numerous films. The Oilers don’t play again until Saturday, December 28, when they take on the Los Angeles Kings.
Draisaitl and Desjardins were engaged last July while on vacation in Spain. The wedding is planned for next summer.
“The easiest yes. I love you forever,” Desjardins said in an Instagram post.
The wedding party will feature some familiar faces for Oilers fans. Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren, will be Desjardin’s Maid of Honour for the ceremony.
The couple has been spotted around the city a few times during the break. Draisaitl hasn’t only been taking advantage of the city’s outdoor rinks; he also took time to visit the local children’s hospital.
It’s been a very strong start to the season for the German forward. He leads the NHL with 24 goals and is second with 52 points through 34 games thus far. He’s on pace to break the 125-point mark, something he’s only done once in the past.
The team’s performance was slow to start the year but has gotten much better. The Oilers are second in the Pacific Division and have won eight of their last 10 games. They’ll need Draisaitl to keep up his strong play to make a deep run in these upcoming playoffs.