After missing the last game due to illness, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to make his return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup tonight as they take on the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat Minnesota 5-2 Friday night to snap a seven-game skid against the Wild.

The Minnesota Wild have expressed interest in center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins according to Michael Russo. A few other teams have been linked to the former first overall pick including the St. Louis Blues.

Nugent-Hopkins isn’t a driver like Hall was in Edmonton or McDavid is today, but when he had support that was sufficient (2016-17 and 2017-18), the numbers were there.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick, and the Edmonton Oilers held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4. my favs. Access and manage your favorites here ...

Minnesota Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek (14) is chased by Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday in Edmonton, Alberta ...

EDMONTON, Alberta — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat Minnesota 5-2 Friday night to snap a seven-game skid against the Wild.Connor McDavid and Leon ...