RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS NEWS

Posts power-play helper in loss Nugent-Hopkins notched a power-play assist, two PIM and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins has earned four goals and three assists over nine outings in a productive January. The 31-year-old set up the second of Leon Draisaitl's tallies in this contest. Nugent-Hopkins is up to 27 points (12 on the power play), 91 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 45 appearances this season. He could be moved to center if Connor McDavid is suspended following his match penalty at the end of Saturday's game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 14. He hasn't been cold lately -- the forward has not gone more than two games without a point since the end of October. The 31-year-old is up to 12 goals, 14 helpers, 90 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 43 contests this season. He's earned 11 of his 26 points on the power play.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for seventh win in eight games

Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 for their se...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Point streak reaches five games Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins found the twine with his lone shot on goal, giving him 11 on the year but also extending his current point streak to five games. During that stretch, the 31-year-old winger has racked up four goals, one assist, 11 shots on goal and two blocked shots.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Henrique scores 2, Connor McDavid has power-play goal as Oilers blank Bruins 4-0

Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid scored on a power play midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston...

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 10-goal mark Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins has scored six times and added two assists over his last 10 outings. He's up to the 10-goal mark this season while also producing 12 assists, 79 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. Nugent-Hopkins has exceeded the 20-goal mark just once in the previous four campaigns when he had 37 tallies and 104 points in 2022-23, by far the best year of his career.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers use fast start to beat the Kraken 4-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draisaitl scores late as Oilers beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win

Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 for their second straight win

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens scoring on power play Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins' pass attempt banked in off an Anaheim player's skate for the opening goal. The goal was his third in the last four games, two of which have come on the power play. The 31-year-old forward is up to nine tallies, 21 points (eight on the power play), 77 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 37 appearances this season. He continues to see the bulk of his time in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Utah.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins' tally in the second period was the game-winner. He started the contest as the third-line center but still saw his usual share of top-six minutes and power-play time. The Oilers look to be ready to experiment with Connor Brown getting more prominent usage, which could have a slight negative impact on Nugent-Hopkins, though the two were able to coexist in this contest. For the season, the 31-year-old forward has eight goals, 20 points, 73 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 36 appearances.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nugent-Hopkins scores decisive goal, McDavid and Brown gets 2 assists each and Oilers top Utah 4-1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period, Connor McDavid and Connor Brown each had a pair of assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Hockey Cl...

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine on power play Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins missed the last game prior to the holiday break due to an illness. He returned to his usual spot on the first line and first power-play unit, logging 22:24 of ice time, so there's no concern about his status moving forward. He has three goals and two assists over his last six outings, and he's up to 19 points (seven on the power play) with 70 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 34 contests this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Byfield scores 2nd goal with 1:41 left in OT, lifting the Kings past the Oilers 4-3

Quinton Byfield scored his second goal of the game with 1:41 remaining in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PRE-RAW | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 12.27.24 | Edmonton Oilers Ryan speaks about the team's mom being on this road trip

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Set to return Saturday Nugent-Hopkins (illness) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Kings on Saturday, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins practiced Friday after missing Sunday's game against the Senators while under the weather. The 31-year-old appears to have benefited from the holiday break to avoid missing too much time. He's slated to play on the top line and first power-play unit, as usual.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 to end the Senators' season-high winning streak at 6

Zach Hyman broke a tie on a power play late in the second period, Stuart Skinner made 20 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 on Sunday night to end the Senators’ season-h...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with illness Nugent-Hopkins, who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Senators, is dealing with an illness, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins was a late scratch for Sunday's matchup after he wasn't on the ice for pregame warmups, but the Oilers didn't initially disclose the reason for his absence. He's dealing with an illness, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action in the near future since he'll have nearly a week to recover, as the Oilers don't play again until Saturday, when they'll face the Jets.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Nugent-Hopkins wasn't on the ice for warmups ahead of Sunday's game against Ottawa, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports, signaling that he won't suit up for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins had appeared in the Oilers' first 33 games of the season, racking up six goals, 12 assists, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 19:20 of ice time. It's unclear whether the 31-year-old is dealing with an injury that is preventing him from suiting up, but Derek Ryan will enter the lineup Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game-winner Nugent-Hopkins provided an assist and added two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins has two goals and two assists over his last four contests. He came up clutch with his helper Thursday, setting up Mattias Ekholm's tally at 1:04 of overtime. Nugent-Hopkins now has six goals, 12 assists, 65 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 32 contests in his usual top-six role with power-play time.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

McDavid ties it late and Ekholm gives Oilers a 3-2 win over Bruins in OT

Connor McDavid scored the tying goal with 2:21 remaining in regulation and Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a shoddy start for a 3-2 victory a...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets PP goal Saturday Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins opened the scoring for the Oilers in the power play during the first period, and he later set up Zach Hyman's tally to give the Oilers a two-goal lead. The 31-year-old playmaker has been trending in the right direction and has cracked the scoresheet in seven of his last eight appearances, tallying four goals and four assists in that span.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl scores as the Oilers beat the Golden Knights 6-3 for their 5th straight win

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 for their fifth consecutive win

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS