Edmonton Oilers Excited for RNH to Hit 500 Points – Edmonton | The Canadian News

The NHL 500-point journey took 10 years and 678 games for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

The Edmonton Oilers forward reached the milestone Friday in Seattle with an assist on a goal from Evan Bouchard.

“I am lucky to have played with great players. I’ve been a part of the Oilers all the time. Definitely happy to do it with these guys, ”Nugent-Hopkins said after the game.

Whether you call him RNH, Nuge, or Nuggy, the 28-year-old is a fan favorite in Oil Country. The “Keep Nuge Forever” movement got excited when he signed a new eight-year deal in the summer.

“I think it means a lot to the guys in the group and to Nuge. I think it means a lot to him to do it all in one place, to do it in Edmonton. He loves playing here, ”said head coach Dave Tippett.

“He does so many things well in the game.

“He is an incredible utility player.”

“It is a great milestone. Is big. Such an underrated player, ”said Leon Draisaitl. “Great race so far. He is still young. I think the best years are yet to come for him, which is a bit scary. Great player. Great guy. Fun to be around.”

Two injured players participated in training on Saturday. Defender Darnell Nurse has a broken finger every day. Devin Shore was on the ice as an extra forward.

The Oilers host the LA Kings on Sunday night. 630 CHED coverage begins with the Face-to-Face Show at 4:30 pm. The game will start at 6pm. M.