The 28-year-old has not played since December 31, when he suffered a lower-body injury against the Devils. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. David Gustafsson played in his place and had an assist and three shots on goal in 9:40 of ice time after missing 20 games with an upper-body injury. Winnipeg forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets' Nino Niederreiter (62) skates against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. Nugent-Hopkins missed his second straight game Tuesday night, a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, after leaving Saturday's victory over the Florida Panthers with the injury. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. All Rights Reserved. Draisaitl put the Oilers on the scoreboard 2:06 into the game as he got a pass from Nugent-Hopkins between the right circle and the goal line, and fired a one-timer on the power play from a sharp angle past Hellebuyck on the glove side. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Stuart Skinner made 25 saves. Axel Jonsson Fjallby had a goal and an assist, and Mark Scheifele and Brendan Dillon also scored for the Jets, who lost their fifth straight (0-4-1) and seventh in the last eight (1-6-1). (approx 1 - 2 per week). EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 Friday night for their second straight win. "We got the result tonight, which was nice, but I think we've been playing some nice hockey since Christmastime," Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said. You can change your selections at any time. Sorry we could not verify that email address. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 Friday night for their second straight win. Edmonton was 2-for-9 on the power play; Winnipeg was 1-for-3. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Nugent-Hopkins scores 30th goal of season. "I'm happy I got two on the board and an assist, but it was a good team win. You can change your selection at any time. All Rights Reserved. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old in advance of Sunday's matinee in Carolina. "We've seen positive signs, and now it's time to continue to grow.". DOUBLE THE YAMS . All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. In the same span, the Oilers had gone 13-5-6 and were leading the league by averaging 4.21 goals per game. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. Nugent-Hopkins was injured in the New Years Eve matinee against the New Jersey Devils and flew back to Edmonton after the game for further evaluation. Coming into the game, Winnipeg had gone 12-11-1 in 2023 and had scored just 20 goals in their last nine outings. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Holl after he made a big hit on Kailer Yamamoto behind the net. Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and well show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). password. Nugent-Hopkins got his career-high 30th from between the circles off a pass from McDavid on a power play at 2:26 of the third to make it 5-0. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Kailer Yamamoto and Leon Draisaitl each had two goals and an assist, and Connor McDavid had three assists for the Oilers (34-21-8), who have won four of their past six games and remained tied for third in the Pacific Division with the Seattle Kraken, who defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Friday. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. Draisaitl is the eighth player in NHL history to have back-to-back seasons with at least 24 power-play goals. "Our effort was great, the work rate was where it needed to be and the ability to draw as many penalties as we did is a credit to the way we were skating," said Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft. The Oilers quickly responded on a highlight-reel sequence 1:05 later as Draisaitl was able to put a dislodged Winnipeg net back on its moorings before getting the puck back and putting a shot through a seemingly impossibly small hole for his 38th of the season to restore the Oilers' five-goal lead. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue, but remains day-to-day and is expected to be back during their upcoming road trip. He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. Also unable to make his debut for his new team was hulking centre Nick Bjugstad, dealt to the Oilers by the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. "With early power plays you want to get at least momentum, and I thought we did a good job of that and built our game from there," Nugent-Hopkins said. Our effort was great, the work rate was where it needed to be and the ability to draw as many penalties as we did is a credit to the way we were skating, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said. The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Nugent-Hopkins made it 5-0 at 2:26 of the third period on a power play after receiving a touch pass by McDavid. The Flyers dropped to 1-4 during a franchise-record eight-game homestand and were shut out for the fifth time. Competitive retail energy is a vital, long-term solution capable of transforming Connecticuts energy market in a way that benefits consumers, Cannabis advocates protest CT's recreational-use rollout, CT SPCA volunteers 'humbled' as hundreds file to adopt pets, Warrant: Ex-CT 'lunch lady' sent nude pics to student for months. Draisaitl gave the Oilers a 1-0 lead at 2:06 of the first period, scoring on a one-timer from the goal line on a power play. Draisaitl and McDavid are tied for the NHL point lead with 77. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. "I'm super happy for the boys. Namestnikov, who had been traded to the Sharks from Tampa Bay two days earlier, did not make it to Edmonton in time for the game. The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. McDavid has six consecutive multipoint games but had his multigoal streak end at five. Sorry we could not verify that email address. This is a carousel. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! The individual stuff kind of comes from the team playing well.". Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Namestnikov, who had been traded to the Sharks from Tampa Bay two days earlier, did not make it to Edmonton in time for the game. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Our effort was great, the work rate was where it needed to be and the ability to draw as many penalties as we did is a credit to the way we were skating, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said. 1 overall pick, has seven goals and 37 points in 45 games for Edmonton this season, and like leading scorers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, he is relied upon to amass a considerable amount of ice time. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) is scored on by Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Injured Although how the injury happened is unclear, it appears the 26-year-old center sustained the hand injury during Saturday WebNugent-Hopkins, who was placed on injured reserve Thursday, leads the Oilers with 16 goals and is third with 31 points in 46 games. Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the visiting Winnipeg Jets 6-3 on Friday. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Connor Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 24 shots before being replaced at the start of the third period by David Rittich, who made seven saves. Leon Draisaitl and Kailer Yamamoto each had two goals and an assist, and Connor McDavid had three assists for his sixth straight multi point game for Edmonton. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Kailer Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Since the two teams last met on New Year's Eve and the Jets came away with a 2-1 win, they have gone in opposite directions. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the visiting Winnipeg Jets 6-3 on Friday. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. Namestnikov, who had been traded to the Sharks from Tampa Bay two days earlier, did not make it to Edmonton in time for the game. He had 11 goals in 63 games last season. The Oilers improved to 7-3-0 since Woodcroft replaced former coach Dave Tippett. Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrate a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Edmonton is right in the thick of the West postseason mix. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl after he made a big hit NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? They are a good team, theres no question about that. This June, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers finished 11 years with the team by helping drive deep into the 2022 playoffs. Derek Van Diest Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, out with an upper-body injury, left the team to return home before the end of an American road trip and is considered week-to-week, coach Jay Woodcroft announced. When you have teammates like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, it is pretty easy to be overshadowed, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continues to step into the spotlight in a career year. "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall, it wasn't a good game.". Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 for their second straight win By The Associated Press March ", Video: WPG@EDM: Yamamoto extends the lead with 2 quick goals. Two unlikely combatants: Oilers Nugent-Hopkins drops gloves with Maple Leafs Holl, {* backButton *} He was Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). "Obviously, I wanted to bear down a little bit after last year," Nugent-Hopkins said. 1:56 pm ET, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Helps out on power play, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: On 100-point pace, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Hits 70-point mark for first time, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Notches helper in overtime loss, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Stays hot with two points, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Racks up three points Wednesday, Fantasy hockey rankings, picks, 2022 season simulation. He re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the "They had [nine] power plays, and that makes it hard to win a hockey game," Jonsson-Fjallby said. According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins could All rights reserved. In a corresponding transaction, the team removed forward Kyle Turris from IR. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. Appearing in 30 games this year for the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins has been in the midst of one of his best seasons in the "You play a third of the game short-handed against that team, they're going to make you look bad and they made us look bad tonight.". 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at Nugent-Hopkins has essentially guaranteed himself a top-six role going forward, which means he'll most likely be skating on a line with Leon Draisaitl or Connor Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. getting Leon Draisaitl and Kailer Yamamoto each had two goals and an assist, and Connor McDavid had three assists for his sixth straight multi point game for Edmonton. Draisaitl put the Oilers on the scoreboard 2:06 into the game as he got a pass from Nugent-Hopkins between the right circle and the goal line, and fired a one-timer on the power play from a sharp angle past Hellebuyck on the glove side. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". Draisaitl put the Oilers on the scoreboard 2:06 into the game as he got a pass from Nugent-Hopkins between the right circle and the goal line, and fired a one-timer on the power play from a sharp angle past Hellebuyck on the glove side. Nugent-Hopkins doubled the lead 1:44 into the second as his shot from between the circles beat Hellebuyck between the blocker and his pad. Yamamoto's two goals in 40 seconds is the fastest pair of goals by an Oiler since Taylor Hall scored twice in eight seconds in 2013. section: | slug: oilers-ryan-nugent-hopkins-departs-game-with-injury | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | Draisaitl extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists) and McDavid extended his to nine (10 goals, 14 assists). Namestnikov, who had previously been traded to the Sharks from Tampa Bay a couple of days earlier, did not make it to Edmonton in time for the game. pic.twitter.com/oxi0bL7SiD "Anytime you're playing with 'Leo' and 'Nuge' it's pretty easy to get going as well," Yamamoto said. He is a 29 year old left wing who was born on Apr. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Nugent-Hopkins has 30 goals in 63 games this season, surpassing his NHL career-high of 28 set in 82 games 2018-19. It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Nugent-Hopkins (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) celebrates a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. "The whole team is playing so well right now," Koskinen said. Privacy Policy Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' salary is $5,250,000 and his cap hit is $5,125,000 for the 2022-23 season. Nugent-Hopkins re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the Florida Panthers. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) is scored on by Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Flames swap Ritchie brothers, get Stecher from Arizona at trade deadline, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP). We use cookies to improve your experience. Enter your email address to get a new one. "I think we played really, really well here," Koskinen said. EDMONTON, Alberta -- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 Friday night for their second straight win. Draisaitl got the Oilers on the scoreboard first 2:06 into the game. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Ryan Nugent Hopkinss Injured He was on the injured reserve on Thursday. Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets' Josh Morrissey (44) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and well show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. He extended his home point streak to 13 games (10 goals, 16 assists). in NHL history, Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? Aug 10, 2022. Nugent-Hopkins got his career-high 30th from between the circles off a pass from McDavid on a power play at 2:26 of the third to make it 5-0. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) celebrates a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. But I think it just goes to show the way that we're rolling as a team right now, and individual stuff kind of comes from a team playing well. After Nino Niederreiter intercepted a pass by Vincent Desharnais, Scheifele scored on a one-timer from the left circle. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Kailer Yamamoto also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 17-0-0 when scoring first. WebNugent-Hopkins missed his second straight game Tuesday night, a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, after leaving Saturday's victory over the Florida Panthers with the injury. "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Scheifele scored a power-play goal for his 35th with 8:11 left and Dillon got his second just 1:06 later to pull the Jets to 6-3. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Mark Scheifele scored his 35th goal of the season, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby had a goal and assist, and Saku Maenalanen had two assists for the Jets (35-25-2), who have lost their past five games (0-4-1) and remained five points ahead of the idle Calgary Flames for the second wild card in the Western Conference. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. The news just keeps getting Nugent-Hopkins continued to put his stamp on the game midway through the second as he made a fine defensive play before sending a long stretch pass to send Yamamoto in on a breakaway, beating the Jets goalie with a deke. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. " I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. It Nugent-Hopkins was injured in the New Years Eve matinee against the New Jersey Devils and flew back to Edmonton after the game for further evaluation. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft. Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL game.