Leon Draisaitl’s fiancée Celeste Desjardins shares a heartwarming update on the star player ahead of Vegas playoff clash

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 6, 2025, 01:16 IST

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Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl, fresh off a strong series against the Kings, is preparing to face the Golden Knights. His fiancée, actress Celeste Desjardins, shared a relaxed photo of Draisaitl as they plan their upcoming wedding. While Desjardins enjoys bachelorette celebrations, Draisaitl remains focused on the playoffs, with Connor McDavid emphasizing the team's determination.

Leon Draisaitl’s fiancée Celeste Desjardins shares a heartwarming update on the star player ahead of Vegas playoff clash

Leon Draisaitl is tying the knot soon.(Image via Celeste Desjardins/Instagram)

Leon Draisaitl, one of the most talented and popular players of the Edmonton Oilers, might not have been able to score in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, but he scored 10 points across the six matches. While now Leon Draisaitl is gearing up to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, his fiancée, popular actress Celeste Desjardins, gave an update about him.

Leon Draisaitl’s fiancée Celeste Desjardins, gives an update about the Oilers’ star player

Image via Celeste Desjardins/Instagram

Both Leon Draisaitl and his fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, like to maintain a low profile and mostly keep their relationship private. Recently, Celeste Desjardins took to her Instagram story to post a picture of Leon Draisaitl along with their pet dog.
The Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl looked relaxed and happy as he wore a brown coloured sweatshirt along with a blue cap as he smiled alongside their pet dog.
While Leon Draisaitl might be gearing up for the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers’ star player is also tying the knot with his fiancée, Celeste Desjardins in the next few months.
A few weeks ago, Celeste Desjardins had taken a trip to Las Vegas with her close girlfriend, including Oilers’ Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle. The group of women had the time of their lives as they also celebrated Celeste Desjardins’ bachelorette.
While Celeste Desjardins has mostly kept her wedding plans pretty private, she does offer a glimpse of what they are planning a few times.
For now, Leon Draisaitl’s full focus is on winning the playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights and Celeste Desjardins is supporting him through it.
After the win against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid said, “Just digging in. Just willed it out. (Its) not easy to beat a team four years straight…Picks (Pickard) gave us a chance to win every night. Played great these last four games.”
Fans are hoping for a positive result as the Oilers gear up to face the Vegas Golden Knights and at the moment, a lot is riding on Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.
Also Read: “Vegas a different beast”: Oilers captain Connor McDavid looks ahead to Vegas series but fans doubt a win is possible

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