6 days agoEdmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will take over first-line center duties on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Edmonton has lost Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) this week, resulting in significant lineup changes. Adam Henrique is set to play center on the second line, while Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner will join the first power-play unit. Arvidsson and Vasily Podkolzin will accompany Nugent-Hopkins on the first line. Nugent-Hopkins recently demonstrated impressive form with back-to-back three-point games, although he has been inconsistent throughout the season. In 68 games, Nugent-Hopkins has tallied 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tony Brar
2 weeks agoEdmonton Oilers left wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tallied three helpers during their 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday evening. In the first period, Nugent-Hopkins tallied the primary assist on Corey Perry's power-play goal. In the second, Nugent-Hopkins would set up Viktor Arvidsson to score his ninth goal of the season. Then, in the final frame, Nugent-Hopkins would tally his third primary helper of the evening, this time on Connor McDavid's 25th goal of the season. This outing snapped a three-game scoreless streak for Nugent-Hopkins. Before this skid, the 31-year-old tallied six points (five helpers) over his last nine contests. In 66 games, the former first-overall selection has found the back of the net 16 times and added 26 assists. He should continue to be viewed as a solid DFS play in favorable matchups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 months agoEdmonton Oilers left wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tallied a goal and an assist during Wednesday's victory over the Minnesota Wild. The 31-year-old would tack on his helper on the power-play on Connor McDavid's goal in the opening period. Later in the second, Nugent-Hopkins would score his 12th goal of the season on a tip-in. This outing snapped a two-game scoreless drought. Before this stretch, the 31-year-old was riding a five-game point streak. Over his previous 15 contests, Nugent-Hopkins has tallied 12 total points and has only been held off the scoresheet in five of them. Fantasy managers should continue to expect his offensive production to remain steady playing alongside Connor McDavid. He is worth a look in DFS in favorable matchups as well.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
9 months agoEdmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) will be in the lineup for Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Monday. The longest-tenured Oiler missed Sunday's practice because he was feeling under the weather, but the illness bug won't keep Nugent-Hopkins from competing in the biggest game in hockey. The special game comes exactly 13 years after Edmonton selected Nugent-Hopkins first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The 31-year-old is a massive piece for the Oilers in all situations and has performed well in the postseason, notching seven goals and 22 points in 24 games. However, Nugent-Hopkins has been limited to only two assists on the offensive end in the matchup against the Panthers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: TSN
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