Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - NHL News & Rumors

Deadspin | NHL roundup: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lifts Oilers past 'Canes in shootout Deadspin | NHL roundup: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lifts Oilers past 'Canes in shootout

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

One of each in season debut Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined for nine games by a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old returned to center the second line, but it was his inclusion on the first power-play unit that helped him in his debut -- that's where he earned both of his points. With the Oilers' top line humming, expect Nugent-Hopkins to be dependent on the power play as his main source of offense. The 33-year-old had 56 points, including 29 with the man advantage, during the 2025-26 regular season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers over Hurricanes with shootout goal Deadspin | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers over Hurricanes with shootout goal

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

McDavid scores twice and has 3 assists in the Oilers' 6-5 shootout victory over the Hurricanes

Connor McDavid forced overtime with a late goal for his fifth point of the night, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the lone shootout score and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurrican...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Playing Thursday Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins will suit up for the first time this season after having previously been on the shelf for the Oilers' nine contests to open the year. In 72 regular-season contests last year, the British Columbia native produced 20 goals and 36 assists, including 29 power-play points. He should have enough time to meet those numbers this year despite his absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss next two games Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) might be available for Thursday's game against Carolina, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins is expected to miss Edmonton's next two games before he has a chance to return. He hasn't played yet this campaign, but he finished 2025-26 with 20 goals and 56 points in 72 regular-season appearances. There's a fair chance Nugent-Hopkins will serve as the third-line center once healthy, but he also might shift to the wing to play on one of the top-two lines.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Thursday Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will be sidelined against Utah on Thursday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins has been skating with his teammates but will not be ready to get into the lineup Thursday. In 72 regular-season games last year, the 33-year-old center produced 20 goals and 36 assists, including 29 power-play points. Once given the all-clear, Nugent-Hopkins figures to slot into a top-six role while also seeing power-play minutes.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid's 3-point first period propels Oilers past winless LA Kings 4-1 for 5th straight win

Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists in the dynamic first period of his four-point night, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the winless Los Angeles Kings

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Connor McDavid has a goal and four assists as the Oilers hang on to beat the Canucks 9-7

Connor McDavid scored a goal and had four assists as the Edmonton Oilers secured a 9-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve The Oilers placed Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins missed Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Canucks and is expected to be sidelined for about two weeks to begin the regular season. As a result, it isn't very surprising to see him officially placed on injured reserve. The 33-year-old made 72 regular-season appearances last year, recording 20 goals, 36 assists, 31 blocked shots, 25 hits and 21 PIM while averaging 19:04 of ice time.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss opener Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will miss the Oilers' Opening Night matchup Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks, per Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michael...

Impact Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reported that Nugent-Hopkins is specifically dealing with a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old forward had a solid season in 2025-26, where he posted 20 goals, 56 points and 133 shots on net across 72 regular-season outings. In his absence, Colton Dach and Owen Michaels are expected to see heightened roles up the center of the ice. Nugent-Hopkins should be left on the waiver wire in fantasy until more details about his injury are shared.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is microcosm of Oilers' issues after Kris Knoblauch firing | Sporting News This is a pretty glaring number.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ducks host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Picks up two helpers Nugent-Hopkins notched two assists, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks in Game 5.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins came away with his first multi-point effort since March 10 in Colorado. The 33-year-old has two goals, three helpers, five shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over five playoff outings. Whether as a center or a wing, Nugent-Hopkins will continue to see significant minutes in all situations for the Oilers.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl's 2 goals lift the Oilers past the Ducks 4-1 to stave off elimination

Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers staved off elimination by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

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

Impact Nugent-Hopkins has gotten on the scoresheet in the last three games, earning two goals and an assist. That's all of his offense this postseason, and he's added four shots on net, four blocked shots, three hits and a minus-1 rating over four contests in this first-round series. The Oilers have tried a few different line combinations -- Nugent-Hopkins started this game on the third line after previously playing on the top line -- but they haven't been able to keep pace with the Ducks most of the time.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4

Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Deposits goal in Game 3 loss Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 3.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins put the Oilers ahead with a tally at 5:39 of the second period, though the lead lasted just under seven minutes. The 33-year-old was on the top line Friday after spending some time away from Connor McDavid at even strength to begin this series. Nugent-Hopkins has two points, three shots, three hits and two blocked shots over the first three games of the postseason. In his playoff career prior to this year, he earned 81 points across 96 outings over seven different postseason runs.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim's first home playoff game in 8 years

Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period, Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Oilers host the Ducks to begin the NHL Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks to start the Western Conference first round

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Pots goal in regular-season finale Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins joined the party in the second period, scoring his 20th goal of the season at the 16:46 mark of that frame. The 33-year-old veteran has been skating on the second line, but it wouldn't be surprising if he sees a role change once Leon Draisaitl (lower body) returns to action during the playoffs. Nugent-Hopkins ended the regular season with 20 goals and 56 points across 72 contests, racking up 133 shots on goal, 25 hits and 31 blocked shots as well.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

McDavid has 4 assists in Oilers' finale to take NHL scoring title with 138 points

Connor McDavid had four assists to take the NHL scoring title with 138 points and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Thursday night to finish second in the Pacif...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Nathan MacKinnon scores in shootout as Avalanche top Oilers 2-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Avalanche visit the Oilers, look to prolong road winning streak

The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers trying to prolong a six-game road winning streak

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Scores in overtime loss Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins had been limited to two assists over his previous eight outings. The 32-year-old Nugent-Hopkins is up to 19 goals, 54 points, 125 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 68 appearances this season. The 32-year-old has been pressed back into center duties in the absence of Leon Draisaitl (lower body), and that's likely where he'll stay to close out the regular season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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