"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.". Aug 10, 2022. "Not many players can make that shot. The Oilers have placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. Nugent-Hopkins Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. McDavid has six consecutive multipoint games but had his multigoal streak end at five. It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. All Rights Reserved. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at 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. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Use another Edmonton is right in the thick of the West postseason mix. "In the last 20, 21 games, we've lost three in regulation; that means you're doing a lot of things right. According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins could Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl after he made a big hit I think they did an unbelievable job.". 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 as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Holl after he made a big hit Video is unavailable. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. This June, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers finished 11 years with the team by helping drive deep into the 2022 playoffs. Nugent-Hopkins took a hit along the boards in the first period by the Panthers' Ryan Lomberg, missing the final nine minutes of the frame. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Nugent-Hopkins has 30 goals in 63 games this season, surpassing his NHL career-high of 28 set in 82 games 2018-19. 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. (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. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. 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). The Oilers added to their lead 1:44 into the second period when Nugent-Hopkins intercepted a clearing attempt by Dylan DeMelo and sent a snap shot stick-side past Hellebuyck for his 29th of the season, a new career high for the 29-year-old. He had 11 goals in 63 games last season. He was injured late in the second period of 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. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Winnipeg forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Injured Although how the injury happened is unclear, it appears the 26-year-old center sustained the hand injury during Saturday 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. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Draisaitl wires home his second goal. 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. Two unlikely combatants: Oilers Nugent-Hopkins drops gloves with Maple Leafs Holl, {* backButton *} Lightning. 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. 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. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Comments are welcome while open. Edmonton made it 5-0 just 2:26 on a beautiful three-way passing play on the power play that ended up with Nugent-Hopkins recording his 30th. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. Kailer "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. They are a good team, theres no question about that. "When a team is playing well, usually the goalie looks good, too, so it's all 20 guys. Enter Search Term. David Rittich came in to replace Hellebuyck in the Winnipeg net to start the third. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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 thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasn't a good game.". Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. 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. Nugent-Hopkins, too, was injured Saturday against the Panthers. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. 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. The Oilers have 28 games remaining. "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. "We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.". by 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. (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. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. After Nino Niederreiter intercepted a pass by Vincent Desharnais, Scheifele scored on a one-timer from the left circle. 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. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. 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. speculation is that he got injured on this play. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Enter your email address to get a new one. We didn't recognize that password reset code. 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. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. 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. Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL game. (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. 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. Not many players can make that shot.. Draisaitl extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists) and McDavid extended his to nine (10 goals, 14 assists). 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 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 thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. The Edmonton Oilers have placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured-reserve list. You can change your selections at any time. {* backButton *} 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've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties," Jets coach Rick Bowness said. 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 Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. Ryan Nugent Hopkinss Injured He was on the injured reserve on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/oxi0bL7SiD He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). Brenden Dillon scored at 12:55 when he dropped down from the left point and beat Skinner stick side for the 6-3 final. 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 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. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. Coming into the game, Winnipeg had gone 12-11-1 in 2023 and had scored just 20 goals in their last nine outings. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. March 3, 2023, 8:50 PM. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. Sorry we could not verify that email address. section: | slug: oilers-ryan-nugent-hopkins-departs-game-with-injury | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. (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. Draisaitl got the Oilers on the scoreboard first 2:06 into the game. The Associated Press contributed to this report. "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall, it wasn't a good game.". 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. Earlier Wednesday, the Oilers placed him on the injured reserve. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. 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AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. 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. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! 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. 2000-2023 Rogers Media. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Nugent-Hopkins broke up a Winnipeg rush just inside the Edmonton zone and then fired a pass to Yamamoto, who was waiting at the far blue line. Winnipeg had a late surge and got a power-play goal of its own as a giveaway allowed Scheifele to rifle home his 35th, and just over a minute later Brenden Dillon snuck in from the point and notched his second of the year to make it 6-3. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). ", Video: WPG@EDM: Nugent-Hopkins scores 30th goal of season. The versatile center was injured last Saturday against the Flordia Panthers in the first period when Cats forward Ryan Lomberg hit Nugent-Hopkins into the boards.