Oilersnation iconOilersnationSep 29, 2026

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out vs. Canucks, could miss multiple weeks

On the morning of the season opener, Edmonton Oilers fans got some disappointing news. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will not be available to play against the Vancouver Canucks tonight due to a lower-body injury, according to coach Mike Babcock.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out vs. Canucks, could miss multiple weeks

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On the morning of the season opener, Edmonton Oilers fans got some disappointing news.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will not be available to play against the Vancouver Canucks tonight due to a lower-body injury, according to coach Mike Babcock.

Jack Michaels tweeted that it might be a "two-week timeline." The team is already without Jason Dickinson, who…

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On the morning of the season opener, Edmonton Oilers fans got some disappointing news. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will not be available to play against the Vancouver Canucks tonight due to a lower-body injury, according to coach Mike Babcock. Jack Michaels tweeted that it might be a "two-week timeline." The team is already without Jason Dickinson, who…

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