Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to return vs. Canucks on Tuesday

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJanuary 25, 2022 - 7:05pm

Edmonton Oilers player Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. (Larry MacDougal/CP)

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is in the lineup to face the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Nuggy's back.

93 will be in the lineup tonight in Vancouver.#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/um3C8Fcf4B

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 25, 2022

Nugent-Hopkins has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury Dec. 31 against the New Jersey Devils.

The native of Burnaby, B.C., has three goals and 23 assists in 30 games this season.

Meanwhile, head coach Dave Tippett said Mikko Koskinen will start in net for Edmonton.

"He plays the game smart & consistent & when you add him to your lineup it makes us a better team."

Coach Tipp on Nuge's expected return as he chats about that & more from Vancouver. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/ce4CiyljAe

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 25, 2022

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