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Philadelphia Flyers' goalie Dan Vladar (80) makes a save on Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
By The Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers put veteran centre Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve

Oct 1, 2026 | 8:14 AM

EDMONTON — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss his second straight game Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks.

The veteran forward has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury suffered in practice Monday.

Nugent-Hopkins also sat out Edmonton’s 6-5 overtime loss to Vancouver in Tuesday’s season opener.

Head coach Mike Babcock called Nugent-Hopkins day-to-day, but added that to him that usually means “two weeks.”

The Oilers also placed forward Matthew Savoie and defenceman Alec Regula on long-term injured reserve.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 1, 2026.

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