The Edmonton Oilers are navigating the 2025-26 season in its early stages. Edmonton has shown glimpses of the dominant team they've proven to be over the last few seasons. However, the same early-season struggles they've grown accustomed to have reared their ugly head. In saying this, one undeniable positive this year has been forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

“Nuge” has hit the ground running so far this season. His skill was on display on Monday night against the St. Louis Blues . The Oilers lost the game 3-2, but Nugent-Hopkins recorded an assist on both Edmonton goals. He now has five goals and 10 assists on the season through 14 games played.

It's an encouraging sign, to say the least. Nuge has shown he can produce at a high level, recording 104 points in the 2022-23 campaign. Howeve

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