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. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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 I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. 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. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). Earlier Wednesday, the Oilers placed him on the injured reserve. This June, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers finished 11 years with the team by helping drive deep into the 2022 playoffs. After Nino Niederreiter intercepted a pass by Vincent Desharnais, Scheifele scored on a one-timer from the left circle. 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. Sorry we could not verify that email address. 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. 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 "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.". Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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. 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 Rights Reserved. Derek Van Diest Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl after he made a big hit Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. Two unlikely combatants: Oilers Nugent-Hopkins drops gloves with Maple Leafs Holl, {* backButton *} NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. We didn't recognize that password reset code. "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. 2000-2023 Rogers Media. "Obviously, I wanted to bear down a little bit after last year," Nugent-Hopkins said. (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. He was We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. The news just keeps getting He re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the It 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. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). 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. 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. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. Kailer (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. "We've seen positive signs, and now it's time to continue to grow.". Nugent-Hopkins has 30 goals in 63 games this season, surpassing his NHL career-high of 28 set in 82 games 2018-19. 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"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. 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. Draisaitl extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists) and McDavid extended his to nine (10 goals, 14 assists). It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. 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. 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. "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. Not many players can make that shot.. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. "When a team is playing well, usually the goalie looks good, too, so it's all 20 guys. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. Use another We made them look a whole lot better than they are. We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. 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. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. (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. "Not many players can make that shot. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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. Terms of Service. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! 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. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. 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. They are a good team, theres no question about that. 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. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. (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. All Rights Reserved. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. 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. NOTES: McDavid has 121 points (52 goals, 69 assists) in 63 games this season. We use cookies to improve your experience. Winnipeg forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. "They had [nine] power plays, and that makes it hard to win a hockey game," Jonsson-Fjallby said. 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. 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. WebNugent-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. According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins could 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. 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. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. We use cookies to improve your experience. The Flyers dropped to 1-4 during a franchise-record eight-game homestand and were shut out for the fifth time. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). All rights reserved. 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. 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. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. The Jets finally got one past Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner four minutes later as Jonsson-Fjallby jumped up to pick up a rebound to record his fifth. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. The injured shoulder also kept him out of action for six games in January. section: | slug: oilers-ryan-nugent-hopkins-departs-game-with-injury | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | Not many players can make that shot.. 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. Nugent-Hopkins Placed on IR The Oilers placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured reserve list on Thursday. 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 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 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. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. "I think we played really, really well here," Koskinen said. The Oilers have placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. 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. "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Not many players can make that shot.. Video is unavailable. They are a good team, there's no question about that. The Oilers have 28 games remaining. EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured-reserve list. It's everyone.". Aug 10, 2022. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. 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. "I'm happy I got two on the board and an assist, but it was a good team win. "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.". Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. 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 note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Ad Choices Your existing password has not been changed. 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. (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. Brenden Dillon scored at 12:55 when he dropped down from the left point and beat Skinner stick side for the 6-3 final. (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. He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. 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. Kailer Yamamoto also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 17-0-0 when scoring first. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. 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. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. 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' 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. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. (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. Sorry we could not verify that email address. (approx 1 - 2 per week). Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL 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, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said. The Edmonton Oilers have placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured-reserve list. McDavid also picked up an assist to extend his points streak to nine games and give him points in 41 of his last 43. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. "Guys are finding me with great passes. Nugent-Hopkins, a former No. 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. 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He was injured late in the second period of My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Draisaitl wires home his second goal. 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 improved to 7-3-0 since Woodcroft replaced former coach Dave Tippett. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. 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 Stuart Skinner made 25 saves. account that can be used to sign in here. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. Add some good to your morning and evening. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. (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. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). "With early power plays you want to get at least momentum, and I thought we did a good job of that and built our game from there," Nugent-Hopkins said. Connor Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 24 shots before being replaced at the start of the third period by David Rittich, who made seven saves. Scheifele made it 6-2 at 11:49 on a power play. In a corresponding transaction, the team removed forward Kyle Turris from IR. Please contact us. 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. The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. 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. 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, 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. All rights reserved. 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. He blocked a shot late in the game and missed Sundays matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes. Earlier (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. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. "We made them look a whole lot better than they are. 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. Forgot your "Anytime you're playing with 'Leo' and 'Nuge' it's pretty easy to get going as well," Yamamoto said. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. in NHL history, Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? account. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. 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. "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. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. no shifts for ryan nugent-hopkins in the final nine minutes of the first period. (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. pic.twitter.com/oxi0bL7SiD Players, coaches, execs vote for NHL's top centers, Road to the men's Frozen Four: Conference tournaments at a glance, Theodore scores in SO, Golden Knights beat Devils 4-3, Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Friday, NHL Power Rankings: February MVPs for all 32 teams, Wyshynski: State of the NHL's 11 new coaches, Generation Crosby: What the NHL's young stars learned by watching Sid. Enter your email address to get a new one. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. (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. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. 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. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. 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. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now. In the same span, the Oilers had gone 13-5-6 and were leading the league by averaging 4.21 goals per game. 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. by Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 on Friday. "I want to 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). Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Holl after he made a big hit Also unable to make his debut for his new team was hulking centre Nick Bjugstad, dealt to the Oilers by the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been placed on injured reserve and he is expected to be out of the lineup for three to four weeks. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Nugent-Hopkins re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the Florida Panthers. The individual stuff kind of comes from the team playing well.". Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. He is a 29 year old left wing who was born on Apr.