Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hit his 100th power point of the season against Anaheim. There are now three players in this season’s Oilers who have crossed the line.
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Edmonton Oilers defeated Anaheim 3–1 in the ice hockey NHL. Print more extraordinary history in the match was made Edmonton striker by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at the input point. The Canadian striker caught the assist by Zach Hyman to shoot into the empty goal for the last hit and at the same time recorded his 100th power point of the season.
Edmonton Superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl had already reached the limit earlier. With Nugent-Hopkins’ assist, the trio pulled off a trick where the last trio to reap success for the Pittsburgh Penguins Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Ron Francis in the season 1995-1996. Three players from the same team had not reached 100 power points each in one season since then.
Nugent-Hopkins reached 100 power points for the first time in his career. The Canadian, who has already been playing for the Oilers for 12 seasons, has scored 36+64=100 in 79 games as a winger this season. The number one reservation of the 2011 booking event has been able to enjoy a fast-paced and exceptionally effective offensive game alongside McDavid, as Edmonton has clearly scored the most goals in the entire series this season.
Perhaps the brightest star of the whole series, McDavid has amassed 62+86=148 wild performances this season, while the Canadian has 79 matches. The German star Draisaitl has 51+72=123 performances in a total of 73 games played.
– This is proof of how our whole team has attacked this season. We have scored the most goals as a team, which also brings success to individuals, Nugent-Hopkins commented on his effective season after the Anaheim match.
He recounted the situation that brought the historic assist point with a smile on his face. According to his own words, the 29-year-old forward knew that McDavid would pass him a superstar while driving the puck towards the Anaheim end.
– I saw him sort of “scanning” and looking for me. He is an incredible player and I know he will find me.
Nugent-Hopkins has formed a great first line together with McDavid and winger Hyman. Hyman is also playing the most effective season of his career, as he has caught 35+46=81 in 76 matches. His previous record for points is 54 points last season.
– I try to get free and distribute the puck as much as possible. I’m really happy for Hyman with the kind of season he’s having. Connor’s playing is no longer a surprise, but it’s incredible to see how he plays every night, Nugent-Hopkins said of his streak after the win.
The New York Rangers were responsible for the Finnish success of the night’s NHL round Kaapo Kako. Kakko scored in the third straight game as Kako’s Rangers beat Tampa Bay 6-3.
About Rangers’ star players Mika Zibanejad assisted three goals and Chris Kreider in turn scored two hits.
The Rangers, who made heavy acquisitions during the season, are now fourth in the Eastern Conference. Last season’s finalist Tampa Bay is sixth. Both have yet to play four games in the regular season.
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