Draisaitl became the eighth player in NHL history with 24 power-play goals in consecutive seasons. It 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. "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.". (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. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. 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? Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). 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 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. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. "Obviously, I wanted to bear down a little bit after last year," Nugent-Hopkins 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. 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. 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. 12, 1993. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. 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 think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. Derek Van Diest "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. Brenden Dillon scored at 12:55 when he dropped down from the left point and beat Skinner stick side for the 6-3 final. password. (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. "Not many players can make that shot. Edmonton is right in the thick of the West postseason mix. There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. 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. Draisaitl is the eighth player in NHL history to have back-to-back seasons with at least 24 power-play goals. 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. Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. The individual stuff kind of comes from the team playing well.". He extended his home point streak to 13 games (10 goals, 16 assists). "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. ", Video: WPG@EDM: Draisaitl wires home his second goal. Jets forward David Gustafsson returned after missing the last 20 games with an upper-body injury. Enter your email address to get a new one. He was (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. It's everyone.". 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 | Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Winnipeg acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov on trade deadline day from San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. 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. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. Nugent-Hopkins has 30 goals in 63 games this season, surpassing his NHL career-high of 28 set in 82 games 2018-19. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. "I thought the third period was a little better, but overall it wasn't a good game.". According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Nugent-Hopkins could It was Draisaitl's 24th power-play goal. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. DOUBLE THE YAMS . 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. McDavid has 10 goals and nine assists in the last six games, and 24 points during a nine-game point streak. 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. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled 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 "When a team is playing well, usually the goalie looks good, too, so it's all 20 guys. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. We didn't recognize that password reset code. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (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. All Rights Reserved. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Holl after he made a big hit It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. 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. 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. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. 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. 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. You can change your selection at any time. McDavid also picked up an assist to extend his points streak to nine games and give him points in 41 of his last 43. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' salary is $5,250,000 and his cap hit is $5,125,000 for the 2022-23 season. 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. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Your existing password has not been changed. Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. It also gave him the fastest pair of goals by an Oilers player since Taylor Hall scored twice in 8 seconds in 2013. "They had [nine] power plays, and that makes it hard to win a hockey game," Jonsson-Fjallby said. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. "We made them look a whole lot better than they are. Two unlikely combatants: Oilers Nugent-Hopkins drops gloves with Maple Leafs Holl, {* backButton *} 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. The injured shoulder also kept him out of action for six games in January. Sorry we could not verify that email address. We use cookies to improve your experience. 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 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. The Oilers have placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. 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. "I'm super happy for the boys. 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. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. Nugent-Hopkins left Saturday's game in Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties," Jets coach Rick Bowness 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. "We built a big lead and found a way to get the win.". 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. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. He blocked a shot late in the game and missed Sundays matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jets: Host Edmonton on Saturday night to close the home-and-home set and open a three-game homestand. Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. (approx 1 - 2 per week). NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.". The 27-year-old centre missed Edmonton's game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday with an upper-body injury. I think it just goes to show the way that we are rolling as a team right now.. 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. Stuart Skinner finished with 25 saves for his second straight win to improve to 17-13-4 this season. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. 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. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. Privacy Policy Bjugstad is expected to play for Edmonton on Saturday, in what will be his 600th NHL game. Earlier Wednesday, the Oilers placed him on the injured reserve. Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. (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. 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. My point is we made it very easy for them to play their game.. Nugent-Hopkins, a former No. The Oilers improved to 7-3-0 since Woodcroft replaced former coach Dave Tippett. 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 doubled the lead 1:44 into the second as his shot from between the circles beat Hellebuyck between the blocker and his pad. 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. "We've seen positive signs, and now it's time to continue to grow.". (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. 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 watched the replay and it was pretty cool, Yamamoto said. "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. 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. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 for their second straight win. "In the last 20, 21 games, we've lost three in regulation; that means you're doing a lot of things right. Not many players can make that shot.. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. account that can be used to sign in here. 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. (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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? We made them look a whole lot better than they are. We made them look a whole lot better than they are. 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. I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. 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 Nugent-Hopkins, too, was injured Saturday against the Panthers. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). 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. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media Oilers forward Evander Kane missed his seventh straight game with an upper-body issue. 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. Jonsson-Fjallby spoiled Skinner's shutout bid at 6:22 with a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his fifth. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). 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. Sorry we could not verify that email address. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Guys are finding me with great passes," said Nugent-Hopkins, who has a career-high 77 points. Draisaitl extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists) and McDavid extended his to nine (10 goals, 14 assists). The helper ended Nugent-Hopkins' two-game mini-slump, his longest drought since mid-January. 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. Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drops the gloves with Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl after he made a big hit 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 I think they did an unbelievable job.". "I've never coached a team, I don't think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. 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. 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. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Lightning. Kailer 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 know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. 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' 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. We use cookies to improve your experience. 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. ", He makes it look easy . Nugent-Hopkins re-injured his shoulder this past Saturday during a game against the Florida Panthers. 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. 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. {* backButton *} Enter Search Term. Yamamoto extended it to 3-0 at 9:18 after receiving a stretch pass from Nugent-Hopkins, and scored 40 seconds later to make it 4-0 when a centering pass by Klim Kostin bounced off the skate of DeMelo before he stepped into the shot in the right face-off circle at 9:58. "I know that I need to step up a little bit offensively and help produce and still try to play that two-way game. 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 made it 5-0 at 2:26 of the third period on a power play after receiving a touch pass by McDavid. The Oilers were 2 for 9 on the power play, while the Jets went 1 for 3. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Out with injuries for the Jets were Cole Perfetti (upper body), Mason Appleton (upper body) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body). Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. He is third on the team with a 19:49 time-on-ice average, and has just 10 penalty minutes. Connor Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 24 shots through two periods, and David Rittich had seven saves in the third. 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. Please contact us. 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. Oilers: At Winnipeg on Saturday night to open a four-game trip. 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Flames swap Ritchie brothers, get Stecher from Arizona at trade deadline, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. section: | slug: oilers-ryan-nugent-hopkins-departs-game-with-injury | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | 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. He now has eight goals on the season, including four in the last five games. Ive never coached a team, I dont think, that was so undisciplined and took so many penalties. 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. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Nugent-Hopkins leads way with 4 points as Oilers double up Jets | CBC Sports Loaded. David Rittich came in to replace Hellebuyck in the Winnipeg net to start the third. All Rights Reserved. This is a carousel. 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'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. He also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). 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. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 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. EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the injured-reserve list. 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. 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 also extended his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, eight assists). Scheifele made it 6-2 at 11:49 on a power play. 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 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' 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. 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. 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. "Guys are finding me with great passes. 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. Ad Choices Niederreiter had an assist for his first point in two games with the Jets since being acquired from the Nashville Predators on Feb. 25. 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. The Oilers have 28 games remaining. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! After Nino Niederreiter intercepted a pass by Vincent Desharnais, Scheifele scored on a one-timer from the left circle. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Forgot your (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. He was injured late in the second period of Carter Hart made 29 saves against the Oilers. Draisaitl and McDavid are tied for the NHL point lead with 77.