Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old in advance of Sunday's matinee in Carolina. Kailer Yamamoto also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 17-0-0 when scoring first. 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 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. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. This June, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers finished 11 years with the team by helping drive deep into the 2022 playoffs. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. McDavid also picked up an assist to extend his points streak to nine games and give him points in 41 of his last 43. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Philadelphia lost for the 20th time in the last 23 games while falling to 9-19 on home ice. 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. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at 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. 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. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. He extended his home point streak to 13 games (10 goals, 16 assists). The 28-year-old has not played since December 31, when he suffered a lower-body injury against the Devils. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? 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. 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. 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. He had 11 goals in 63 games last season. Your existing password has not been changed. "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. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. He was Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been placed on injured reserve and he is expected to be out of the lineup for three to four weeks. 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. (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. 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 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). (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. Please contact us. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. He blocked a shot late in the game and missed Sundays matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes. 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. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. 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. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. Brenden Dillon scored at 12:55 when he dropped down from the left point and beat Skinner stick side for the 6-3 final. Against the Flyers, Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, McDavid had a goal and an assist and Mikko Koskinen made 39 saves en route to the victory. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. 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. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. 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. It's everyone.". Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Scheifele made it 6-2 at 11:49 on a power play. NOTES: McDavid has 121 points (52 goals, 69 assists) in 63 games this season. Ryan Nugent Hopkinss Injured He was on the injured reserve on Thursday. Nugent-Hopkins made it 5-0 at 2:26 of the third period on a power play after receiving a touch pass by McDavid. WebNugent-Hopkins, who was placed on injured reserve Thursday, leads the Oilers with 16 goals and is third with 31 points in 46 games. 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. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. Enter your email address to get a new one. Draisaitl extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists) and McDavid extended his to nine (10 goals, 14 assists). We didn't recognize that password reset code. 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. 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. 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 "We've liked the way we've played, basically, over the last 18 or 19 days," Woodcroft said. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. (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 leads way with 4 points as Oilers double up Jets | CBC Sports Loaded. Your existing password has not been changed. 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. Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins placed on injured reserve, 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. We use cookies to improve your experience. Video is unavailable. 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. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Draisaitl is the eighth player in NHL history to have back-to-back seasons with at least 24 power-play goals. 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. (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. "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall, it wasn't a good game.". 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. "We've seen positive signs, and now it's time to continue to grow.". {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. 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. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. 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.