Edmonton Oilers star center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been sidelined after suffering a hand injury in Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers. He underwent surgery on Jan. 21, and it is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.
Continue for updates.
Timeline for Nugent-Hopkins' Return Revealed
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Head coach Todd McLellan told reporters Nugent-Hopkins will be out for six to eight weeks.
Nugent-Hopkins Injured While Blocking Shot
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Nugent-Hopkins' injury occurred during the second period of the Oilers' 4-2 victory over the Panthers. He blocked a Dmitry Kulikov shot while killing a penalty and immediately showed signs of discomfort.
Sportsnet Canada spotlighted the play:
Major Injuries Have Taken Toll on Oilers
Nugent-Hopkins' injury is yet another setback for an Edmonton team that's played better as of late with a 4-4-2 record over its past 10 games. It has already been forced to play a majority of the campaign without this year's top overall pick, Connor McDavid, who's sidelined with a broken collarbone.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Injury: Updates on Oilers Center’s Hand and Return
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