Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Skates In 1000th NHL Game

Jan 19, 2026 4:19 PMPublished Jan 19, 2026 4:19 PM

Prior to puck drop, the Edmonton Oilers honored Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who was skating in his 1000th game in the NHL and as an Oiler. The 32-year-old finished with a goal as the Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has spent 14 years quietly being the heartbeat of the Edmonton Oilers. No drama. No demands. No threats to leave when things got rough—and things got really rough. So when his 1000th NHL game arrived Sunday night, the hockey gods apparently decided he deserved something special.

thehockeynews.comA Night For Nuge: Scoring, Winning, And 1000 Games As An OilerRyan Nugent-Hopkins has spent 14 years quietly being the heartbeat of the Edmonton Oilers. No drama. No demands. No threats to leave when things got rough—and things got really rough. So when his 1000th NHL game arrived Sunday night, the hockey gods apparently decided he deserved something special.

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