Nugent-Hopkins was injured in Edmonton’s 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Jan. 18. He took a shot to the hand, and was deemed out “long-term” by head coach Todd McLellan following the game.
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In 46 games this season, Nugent-Hopkins has collected 30 points. Though this may seem like the center has struggled this season, he is highly underrated. The Oilers offense suffered after losing him, but thankfully, that pain was cut short when Connor McDavid returned from injury Feb. 2.
This will give Edmonton the chance to see the entire core in the lineup at the same time.