Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. 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. It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". "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. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been placed on injured reserve and he is expected to be out of the lineup for three to four weeks. "We got the result tonight, which was nice, but I think we've been playing some nice hockey since Christmastime," Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft 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. 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. "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. Please contact us. 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. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl after he made a big hit account. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. 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. Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. Why more vintage Kailer Yamamoto outings could solve Oilers Stuart Skinner made 25 saves. 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. 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. Oilers offence takes off, grounds Jets 6-3 | The Star 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 Panthers with the injury. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. 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. 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. 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. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. 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). Appearing in 30 games this year for the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins has been in the midst of one of his best seasons in the 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. 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. "I watched the replay and it was pretty cool," Yamamoto said. In the same span, the Oilers had gone 13-5-6 and were leading the league by averaging 4.21 goals per game. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? (approx 1 - 2 per week). 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. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. ", He makes it look easy pic.twitter.com/wYRjnIFX1P. Injured Nugent-Hopkins considered week-to-week. (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. All Rights Reserved. Report: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out up to password. Derek Van Diest Two unlikely combatants: Oilers Nugent-Hopkins drops He was "We've seen positive signs, and now it's time to continue to grow.". Forward Vladislav Namestnikov, acquired by the Jets from the San Jose Sharks on Friday, is expected to meet the team in Winnipeg on Saturday. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Enter your email address to get a new one. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. 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. "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. Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "I think we played really, really well here," Koskinen said. 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. Nugent Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. 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. Comments are welcome while open. "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasn't a good game.". 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). Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. 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. Nugent-Hopkins made it 5-0 at 2:26 of the third period on a power play after receiving a touch pass by McDavid. He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. We use cookies to improve your experience. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. This is a carousel. Not many players can make that shot.. All rights reserved. "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. This June, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers finished 11 years with the team by helping drive deep into the 2022 playoffs. You can change your selections at any time. 0:54 | March 1, 2023. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Nugent Enter Search Term. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Holl after he made a big hit 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' 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. 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. 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. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Flames swap Ritchie brothers, get Stecher from Arizona at trade deadline, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. They are a good team, theres no question about that. "I want to 2000-2023 Rogers Media. Draisaitl got the Oilers on the scoreboard first 2:06 into the 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. We use cookies to improve your experience. The injured shoulder also kept him out of action for six games in January. 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. "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. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 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. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. 12, 1993. 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 doubled the lead 1:44 into the second as his shot from between the circles beat Hellebuyck between the blocker and his pad. 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. (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. 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. Not many players can make that shot.. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Kailer Yamamoto and Draisaitl each had two goals and an assist and McDavid had three assists for the Oilers (34-21-8) who have won four of their last six. 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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. Nugent Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3 The teams play each other again on Saturday in Winnipeg, the start of a three-game homestand for the Jets and a four-game road trip for the Oilers. "Guys are finding me with great passes. Edmonton was 2-for-9 on the power play; Winnipeg was 1-for-3. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. The news just keeps getting 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. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old in advance of Sunday's matinee in Carolina. 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. 1:56 pm ET, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Helps out on power play, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: On 100-point pace, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Hits 70-point mark for first time, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Notches helper in overtime loss, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Stays hot with two points, Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Racks up three points Wednesday, Fantasy hockey rankings, picks, 2022 season simulation. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. "The whole team is playing so well right now," Koskinen said. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins placed on We made them look a whole lot better than they are. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | 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. Video is unavailable. 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. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. {* backButton *} We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. (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. 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 Nugent-Hopkins, too, was injured Saturday against the Panthers. 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 All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Draisaitl and McDavid are tied for the NHL point lead with 77. Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL game. Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. 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 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 AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Please contact us. 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McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. 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. 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'm happy I got two on the board and an assist, but it was a good team win. 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 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. Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3 Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. All Rights Reserved. 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. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. 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. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? They are a good team, theres no question about that. Nugent We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. Nugent-Hopkins has 30 goals in 63 games this season, surpassing his NHL career-high of 28 set in 82 games 2018-19. 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. He had 11 goals in 63 games last season. The Flyers dropped to 1-4 during a franchise-record eight-game homestand and were shut out for the fifth time. Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Helps out on power play (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. He is a 29 year old left wing who was born on Apr. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Nugent-Hopkins scores 30th goal of season. "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties," Jets coach Rick Bowness said. Nugent-Hopkins to miss 5-6 weeks for Oilers with cracked ribs Nugent-Hopkins I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). With Edmonton in a tight battle for one of the final postseason spots in the Western Conference, the Oilers may be without their third-leading scorer for a considerable period. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. He blocked a shot late in the game and missed Sundays matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes. It Yamamoto's two goals in 40 seconds is the fastest pair of goals by an Oiler since Taylor Hall scored twice in eight seconds in 2013. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. "In the last 20, 21 games, we've lost three in regulation; that means you're doing a lot of things right. All Rights Reserved. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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 leads way with 4 points as Oilers double up Jets 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. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). ", Video: WPG@EDM: Draisaitl wires home his second goal. 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. According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins could I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Enter your email address to get a new one. 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). 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. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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. After Nino Niederreiter intercepted a pass by Vincent Desharnais, Scheifele scored on a one-timer from the left circle. "Obviously, I wanted to bear down a little bit after last year," Nugent-Hopkins said. 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. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. " I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. 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. Edmonton is right in the thick of the West postseason mix. Privacy Policy Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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. NHL Injury: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins placed on injured reserve Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. Add some good to your morning and evening. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Nugent Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Yamamoto extends the lead with 2 quick goals. The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. David Rittich came in to replace Hellebuyck in the Winnipeg net to start the third.