By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. 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. Enter your email address to get a new one. 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. Kailer Yamamoto also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 17-0-0 when scoring first. Nugent 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. Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Draisaitl wires home his second goal. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. "Anytime you're playing with 'Leo' and 'Nuge' it's pretty easy to get going as well," Yamamoto said. Comments are welcome while open. section: | slug: oilers-ryan-nugent-hopkins-departs-game-with-injury | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | by "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. I think they did an unbelievable job.". 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. 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. Nugent Nugent I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby said. 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. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Nugent He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. It All rights reserved. The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins injury: Oilers forward out 5-6 weeks with Aug 10, 2022. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. Forgot your 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. Nugent "I watched the replay and it was pretty cool," Yamamoto said. Nugent-Hopkins leads way with 4 points as Oilers double up Jets I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. 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. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. 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). (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. 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. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Why more vintage Kailer Yamamoto outings could solve Oilers (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. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. 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. Flames swap Ritchie brothers, get Stecher from Arizona at trade deadline, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. 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. Nugent speculation is that he got injured on this play. (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. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Helps out on power play (approx 1 - 2 per week). Forward Vladislav Namestnikov, acquired by the Jets from the San Jose Sharks on Friday, is expected to meet the team in Winnipeg on Saturday. Nugent-Hopkins made it 5-0 at 2:26 of the third period on a power play after receiving a touch pass by McDavid. Niederreiter had an assist for his first point in two games with the Jets since being acquired from the Nashville Predators on Feb. 25. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now. David Rittich came in to replace Hellebuyck in the Winnipeg net to start the third. Your existing password has not been changed. Philadelphia lost for the 20th time in the last 23 games while falling to 9-19 on home ice. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, out with upper-body He is third on the team with a 19:49 time-on-ice average, and has just 10 penalty minutes. Yamamoto then scored twice 40 seconds apart to push the Oilers' lead to 4-0 midway through the middle period. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. Winnipeg forward Pierre-Luc Dubois missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. The Oilers have 28 games remaining. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3 The news just keeps getting Nugent The individual stuff kind of comes from the team playing well.". Earlier Wednesday, the Oilers placed him on the injured reserve. "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. The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. 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. 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. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP). Sorry we could not verify that email address. 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. WebNugent-Hopkins, who was placed on injured reserve Thursday, leads the Oilers with 16 goals and is third with 31 points in 46 games. "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. Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. "We made them look a whole lot better than they are. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Yamamoto extends the lead with 2 quick goals. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. 12, 1993. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. Ad Choices AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://www.twitter.com/AP_Sports, Nugent-Hopkins has 2 goals, 2 assists; Oilers beat Jets 6-3, Behind Nika Mhl's surprise call from UConn great Sue Bird, UConn men wrap up regular season at red-hot Villanova on Saturday, 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. 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. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old in advance of Sunday's matinee in Carolina. 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. 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. The injured shoulder also kept him out of action for six games in January. 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. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Report: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out up to Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins placed on 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. Privacy Policy 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 My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". 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. 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. DOUBLE THE YAMS pic.twitter.com/44dW6QEHov. McDavid also picked up an assist to extend his points streak to nine games and give him points in 41 of his last 43. I watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. They are a good team, there's no question about that. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. 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. 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. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasnt a good game, Jonsson-Fjallby 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. 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.