Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers. He was selected first overall by the Oilers in the 2011 NHL Draft. Before that, he was the top pick in the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft and played with Red Deer, posting 106 points in the 2010–11 season. He had 52 points as an NHL rookie and was runner-up for the 2012 Calder Trophy. He also captained Canada at the 2013 World Juniors and was named the tournament’s best forward.
In 2013, Nugent-Hopkins had shoulder surgery and later signed a seven-year deal with Edmonton. He played in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game and adapted to a wing role alongside Connor McDavid in 2018. On April 5, 2023, he recorded his first 100-point NHL season, joining McDavid and Draisaitl to make the Oilers the first team in over 25 years with three 100-point players. He was the sixth player ever to reach 100 points for the first time in his 12th season or later.
Ryan Nugent Hopkins Stanley Cup Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has made one Stanley Cup Final appearance in his career, during the 2023–24 season with the Edmonton Oilers against the Florida Panthers. He played all seven games of the series, scoring one goal and one assist for two points. Despite his efforts, the Oilers lost the series. Nugent-Hopkins finished with a -5 rating, four penalty minutes, and a 58.1% faceoff win percentage across the Finals, as per Statmuse.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2024 | Florida Panthers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ryan Nugent Hopkins Conference Final Appearances, Wins and Losses
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has appeared in three Conference Finals with the Edmonton Oilers in 2022, 2024, and 2025. In 2022, the Oilers lost to the Colorado Avalanche. In 2024, they defeated the Dallas Stars to reach the Stanley Cup Final. In 2025, they again faced the Stars and won the series. Across these three series, Nugent-Hopkins played 15 games, scoring six goals and 10 assists for 16 points, with a +1 rating and two penalty minutes. He recorded five power-play goals and two power-play assists.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2022 | Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2025 | Dallas Stars | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Ryan Nugent Hopkins's Division Final Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has appeared in five Division Finals with the Edmonton Oilers in 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks in 2017 and the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023 but won against the Calgary Flames in 2022, the Vancouver Canucks in 2024, and the Los Angeles Kings in 2025. In those five series, he played 31 games, scoring six goals and 25 points, with 19 assists.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2017 | Anaheim Ducks | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | Calgary Flames | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
FAQa on Ryan Nugent Hopkins
A. Edmonton has won the Stanley Cup five times, most recently in 1990.
A. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been playing with the Edmonton Oilers since 2011.
A. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's overall rating in NHL 25 is 87.
A. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 4 hat tricks in his career.
A. Nugent-Hopkins's nickname is “Hoppy,” bestowed upon him by his junior teammates in Red Deer.
