Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. 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. All Rights Reserved. Nugent Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) and Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Ekholm (14) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. 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Winnipeg forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. 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. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) and Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Draisaitl wires home his second goal. McDavid has six consecutive multipoint games but had his multigoal streak end at five. Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins placed on I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Nugent 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. It The Associated Press contributed to this report. The Oilers improved to 7-3-0 since Woodcroft replaced former coach Dave Tippett. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. 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. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Yamamoto extends the lead with 2 quick goals. Nugent "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Derek Van Diest With the win, the Oilers slid into the No. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Privacy Policy "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. The news just keeps getting Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. 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. 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. The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. Please contact us. Comments are welcome while open. EDMONTON -- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place on Friday. David Rittich came in to replace Hellebuyck in the Winnipeg net to start the third. Nugent-Hopkins We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. "When a team is playing well, usually the goalie looks good, too, so it's all 20 guys. We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. Nugent AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, 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, 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. He re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the 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. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Without him for the majority of this road trip, the Oilers have managed a 2-2 mark and will close out the trek on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Kailer Yamamoto also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 17-0-0 when scoring first. 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. The Oilers have placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. Nugent-Hopkins leads way with 4 points as Oilers double up Jets Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3 Edmonton was 2-for-9 on the power play; Winnipeg was 1-for-3. (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. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Not many players can make that shot.. Why more vintage Kailer Yamamoto outings could solve Oilers All Rights Reserved. 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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). 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. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old in advance of Sunday's matinee in Carolina. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. "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. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. We use cookies to improve your experience. Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. Add some good to your morning and evening. 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'm super happy for the boys. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. Why more vintage Kailer Yamamoto outings could solve Oilers Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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 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. getting (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets' Axel Jonsson-Fjallby (71) defends against Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Draisaitl extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists) and McDavid extended his to nine (10 goals, 14 assists). I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. by Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. section: | slug: oilers-ryan-nugent-hopkins-departs-game-with-injury | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. He had 11 goals in 63 games last season. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. (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. You can change your selections at any time. 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," said Jets coach Rick Bowness. "There's mistakes that are made, when the game was 6-1, we made a couple of errors and there is always areas of improvement [but] I was happy our team dug in today and found a way against a tough opponent. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Sorry we could not verify that email address. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: News, Stats, Game Logs | RotoWire The Flyers dropped to 1-4 during a franchise-record eight-game homestand and were shut out for the fifth time. Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3 They are a good team, there's no question about that. The Oilers have 28 games remaining. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. March 3, 2023, 8:50 PM. You play a third of the game short-handed against that team, theyre going to make you look bad and they made us look bad tonight, Jets coach Rick Bowness said. 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. 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. WATCH | Nugent-Hopkinsleads Oilers past Jets: Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Brenden Dillon and Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets (35-24-2), who have lost five in a row and seven of their last eight games. Report: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out up to a month, Better Lait Than Never: Nick Bjugstad trade reaction and Tyson Barrie videos that bummed me out, NHL Notebook: Edmonton Oilers could revist Erik Karlsson trade near draft and recapping the latest NHL trades, Real Life Podcast: Mattias Ekholms first impression, the Nick Bjugstad trade, and Tylers sense of humour, Oilersnation Betway Bets of the Day Ride the over on Tyler Seguins shot prop, After acquiring Mattias Ekholm and Nick Bjugstad, multiple reports say Edmonton Oilers likely done ahead of trade deadline. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old has not played since December 31, when he suffered a lower-body injury against the Devils. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP). Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Injured Nugent-Hopkins considered week-to-week. RYAN Nugent-HOPKINS - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). Your existing password has not been changed. Nugent-Hopkins has 4 points, Oilers power past Jets Two unlikely combatants: Oilers Nugent-Hopkins drops gloves with Maple Leafs Holl, {* backButton *} Not many players can make that shot.. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. All Rights Reserved. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. NHL trade tracker: Latest deals and grades, NHL trade grades: Sabres smartly buy low on Greenway, NHL trade deadline 2023: Fantasy hockey live reaction, Flyers GM: Red Wings nixed van Riemsdyk trade, Avs' Makar OK'd to return 2nd time from protocol, Wild acquire defenseman Klingberg from Ducks, Sabres add size up front, get Greenway from Wild, Penguins acquire defenseman Kulikov from Ducks, Sources: No discipline for Watson hit on Motte, Surging Bruins fastest to 100 pts. The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He was injured late in the second period of Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. "At the same time, 'Stu' made some good saves for us to make sure we could get going and get our offense rolling, and I thought it was a pretty solid 60 minutes for us.". Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. Ryan Nugent Hopkins Wife, Wiki, Age, Biography, Injury, Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. Forward Vladislav Namestnikov, acquired by the Jets from the San Jose Sharks on Friday, is expected to meet the team in Winnipeg on Saturday. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. 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. We use cookies to improve your experience. 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Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. 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. After extending offensive zone time during their first power play, Draisaitl got a pass from Nugent-Hopkins between the right circle and the goal line, and fired a one-timer from a sharp angle past Hellebuyck on the Earlier 3 playoff slot in the Pacific Division, two points behind the Los Angeles Kings, and could well end up in a wild-card position if they fall out of that third spot. Nugent Ryan Nugent Hopkinss Injured He was on the injured reserve on Thursday. Appearing in 30 games this year for the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins has been in the midst of one of his best seasons in the DOUBLE THE YAMS pic.twitter.com/44dW6QEHov. EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured-reserve list. "I want to be involved every night that I can be in a positive way," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has 77 points this season, well ahead of his previous best 69 in 2018-2019. "Obviously, I wanted to bear down a little bit after last year," Nugent-Hopkins said. The individual stuff kind of comes from the team playing well.". 0:54 | March 1, 2023. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Draisaitl is the eighth player in NHL history to have back-to-back seasons with at least 24 power-play goals. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Nugent-Hopkins scores 30th goal of season. Nugent-Hopkins, a former No. He extended his home point streak to 13 games (10 goals, 16 assists). "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall, it wasn't a good game.". Sorry we could not verify that email address. "The whole team is playing so well right now," Koskinen said. 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. Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. Enter your email address to get a new one. 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. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. "I think we played really, really well here," Koskinen said. Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Helps out on power play 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. Your existing password has not been changed. 2000-2023 Rogers Media. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. McDavid also picked up an assist to extend his points streak to nine games and give him points in 41 of his last 43. Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 on Friday. Nugent-Hopkins has 30 goals in 63 games this season, surpassing his NHL career-high of 28 set in 82 games 2018-19. They are a good team, theres no question about that. ", He makes it look easy pic.twitter.com/wYRjnIFX1P. It's everyone.". "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. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) and Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Injured Although how the injury happened is unclear, it appears the 26-year-old center sustained the hand injury during Saturday Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored 2 goals and 2 assists, Connor McDavid earned 3 assists, helping the Oilers earn a 6-3 win over the Jets. 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. 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AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3, Behind Nika Mhl's surprise call from UConn great Sue Bird, UConn men wrap up regular season at red-hot Villanova on Saturday, 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. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice including his career high 30th goal of the year as Edmonton defeated Winnipeg 6-3. NOTES: McDavid has 121 points (52 goals, 69 assists) in 63 games this season. Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL game. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak.