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. Aug 10, 2022. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old in advance of Sunday's matinee in Carolina. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. "We said before the third period, to go out there and try and our best and try to build on that for tomorrow," Jonsson-Fjallby said. The Edmonton Oilers have placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured-reserve list. 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. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. You can change your selections at any time. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. "In the last 20, 21 games, we've lost three in regulation; that means you're doing a lot of things right. "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.". The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. 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. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. "I'm super happy for the boys. Earlier (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. 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). 12, 1993. (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. 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. Injured Nugent-Hopkins considered week-to-week. The Oilers improved to 7-3-0 since Woodcroft replaced former coach Dave Tippett. Philadelphia lost for the 20th time in the last 23 games while falling to 9-19 on home ice. Nugent-Hopkins, a former No. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP). "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. All Rights Reserved. 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 built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". 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. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Holl after he made a big hit "Not many players can make that shot. 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. After Nino Niederreiter intercepted a pass by Vincent Desharnais, Scheifele scored on a one-timer from the left circle. "Guys are finding me with great passes. 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. 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. Edmonton's lethal power play got them off to a good start just 2:06 into the opening period when Nugent-Hopkins scrambled to get the puck across to Draisaitl, who beat Jets starter Connor Hellebuyck from a sharp angle to extend his points streak to 11 games. (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. 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 {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. 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. Nugent-Hopkins Nugent-Hopkins made it 2-0 at 1:44 of the second period when he intercepted a clearing attempt by Dylan DeMelo and scored from the slot. (approx 1 - 2 per week). I think they did an unbelievable job.". I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. 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. Stuart Skinner made 25 saves. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. Niederreiter had an assist for his first point in two games with the Jets since being acquired from the Nashville Predators on Feb. 25. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Yamamoto extends the lead with 2 quick goals. All Rights Reserved. Nugent-Hopkins made it 5-0 at 2:26 of the third period on a power play after receiving a touch pass by McDavid. (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. 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. password. We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. Flames swap Ritchie brothers, get Stecher from Arizona at trade deadline, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The Oilers have 28 games remaining. 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. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. 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. "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall, it wasn't a good game.". 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It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. 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. 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. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Edmonton was 2-for-9 on the power play; Winnipeg was 1-for-3. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. "Obviously, I wanted to bear down a little bit after last year," Nugent-Hopkins said. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. He extended his home point streak to 13 games (10 goals, 16 assists). 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. 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. Forgot your All rights reserved. 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. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL game. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. pic.twitter.com/oxi0bL7SiD All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Your existing password has not been changed. 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. 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. 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. Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. Terms of Service. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Jonsson-Fjallby cut it to 5-1 at 6:22, scoring on a rebound from the right circle before Draisaitl restored the Oilers' five-goal lead at 7:27, scoring short side from the bottom of the right circle to make it 6-1. The news just keeps getting 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. 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. Winnipeg forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. All rights reserved. (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. 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. Please contact us. He blocked a shot late in the game and missed Sundays matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes. Scheifele made it 6-2 at 11:49 on a power play. 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' 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. 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. Ryan Nugent Hopkinss Injured He was on the injured reserve on Thursday. 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. He re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the "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 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. 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. AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. by He was Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. Just 40 seconds later Yamamoto scored his second of the game as a Brett Kulak shot was blocked in front but came out in front to the Spokane, Washington native, who scored his eighth and third in the last two games. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. "Anytime you're playing with 'Leo' and 'Nuge' it's pretty easy to get going as well," Yamamoto said. Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. 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 leads way with 4 points as Oilers double up Jets | CBC Sports Loaded. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. "They have some great players, but I think we have great players too, and I think we can put up a better fight than this.". Use another Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. You can change your selection at any time. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). 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 Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The Oilers quickly responded on a highlight-reel sequence 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. 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. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). 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. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. 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. Brenden Dillon scored at 12:55 when he dropped down from the left point and beat Skinner stick side for the 6-3 final. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' salary is $5,250,000 and his cap hit is $5,125,000 for the 2022-23 season. Head coach Todd McLellan told reporters on Friday that forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss five-to-six weeks with cracked ribs, an injury that was According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins could This June, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers finished 11 years with the team by helping drive deep into the 2022 playoffs. McDavid has six consecutive multipoint games but had his multigoal streak end at five. (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 28-year-old has not played since December 31, when he suffered a lower-body injury against the Devils. 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. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasn't a good game.". 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. In the same span, the Oilers had gone 13-5-6 and were leading the league by averaging 4.21 goals per game. 2000-2023 Rogers Media. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. Ryan 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. 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. 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. Forward Vladislav Namestnikov, acquired by the Jets from the San Jose Sharks on Friday, is expected to meet the team in Winnipeg on Saturday. 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