Despite the Germans starting hot for the second straight game to lead 2-1 after the opening frame, taking the lead 2:06 into the first after Draisaitl scored 23 seconds in against Slovakia on Thursday, the Latvians would score three unanswered to lead 4-2 heading into the last eight minutes of regulation.
With his team’s net empty, Draisaitl recorded an assist on Tim Stützle’s tournament-leading third goal of the tournament with 2:19 remaining in the third period before Lukas Reichel’s deflection struck the post in the final minute on Germany’s last big chance at getting the game to overtime.
Through two Olympic contests, Draisaitl has registered a goal and three assists for Germany.
The Germans sit third in Group C behind Latvia and will face Team USA on Sunday at 1:10 pm MST to conclude the preliminary stages.