Sunrise, Florida. – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was in the alignment of Edmonton’s Oilers in match 3 of the Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers to bring Bank Arena on Monday.
The striker was a match decision after he did not draw on Sunday due to an unconfelted injury. He played 25:45 in match 2 in Rogers placed in Edmonton on Friday, a defeat of 5-4 in double extension which equalized the series of 7.
“He will warm up and we will decide from there,” said Oilers Kris Knoblauch coach on Monday.
Jeff Skinner had taken the place of Nugent-Hopkins on the left wing on the upper line of the Oilers on Sunday with the Connor McDavid center and the right Corey Perry. Skinner has a goal and a decisive pass in two qualifying games.
“If I’m not here, there is nothing to fear, then prepare as I am,” said Skinner after the morning. “Hopefully (Nugent-Hopkins) is good to leave.”
Nugent-Hopkins has 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) and is more than 6 in 18 eliminatory games of the Stanley Cup. He collected 49 points (20 goals, 29 assists) in 78 regular season games.
The 32 -year -old also plays on the best Edmonton food game unit and kills penalties.
“He has been a high -level player for us for a long time and has been incredible throughout the playoff race,” said Brett Kulak defender. “… It was nice to see it on the ice there this morning.”
EDMONTON’s choice n ° 1 in the draft of the NHL 2011, Nugent-Hopkins at 748 points (271 goals, 477 assists) in 959 regular season games and 79 points (22 goals, 57 assists) in 92 eliminatory games, all with the Oilers.
Edmonton was already missing the striker Zach Hyman, who will not return this playoff series after being operated on the right wrist. Hyman suffered the injury when he collided with the Stars of the Dallas Mason Stars Marchment in the first period of a 4-1 victory in match 4 of the Western Conference final on May 27.
Connor Brown returned for the start of the Cup final after the striker missed the last two games against Dallas with an uncompromising injury.
“We have a lot of guys who can intervene and play and who are ready to leave and have done so throughout the playoffs if the guys have entered and released,” said Oilers Adam Henrique striker. “You wait and see. Obviously, [Nugent-Hopkins] is a large part of this team and has been his entire career. He hears a lot for our group there. “”
The NHL.com personnel writer Tracey Myers contributed to this report
