
Steady around 42 lately — hotter than 75% of forwards, against an average forward at 27.
Now 42 · −13 over these 6 games
5 points and 2 goals in 5 games — right on his usual pace, 2.0× what an average forward scores in 5 games.
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE FORWARD | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 2.5 | 1.1 | ▼ 0.8× his usual |
| Assists | 3 | 3.3 | 1.5 | ≈ 0.9× his usual |
| Points | 5 | 5.8 | 2.5 | ≈ 0.9× his usual |
| Shots | 10 | 12 | 8 | ≈ 0.9× his usual |
| Shooting % | 20.0% | 21.4% | 13.6% | ≈ 0.9× his usual |
| Plus/minus | 0 | 0.0 | −0.2 | his usual |
| Ice time a game | 19:45 | 19:57 | 14:51 | ≈ 1.0× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | @ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 42 |
| Oct 31 | @ | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 18:49 | 59 |
| Oct 28 | vs | W | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 18:23 | 43 |
| Oct 26 | vs | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 22:22 | 43 |
| Oct 24 | vs | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | −3 | 18:56 | 0 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best forward; the white tick is the average forward.
Separates in: power-play points (99th), assists (92nd), ice time (91st). Nothing below the middle of the league.
On pace for 96 points over 82 games, against his best season so far: 104 in 2022–23.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.17 | 0 | |
| 2025–26 | 72 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 0.78 | −9 | |
| 2024–25 | 78 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 0.63 | +4 | |
| 2023–24 | 80 | 18 | 49 | 67 | 0.84 | +10 | |
| 2022–23 · best | 82 | 37 | 67 | 104 | 1.27 | +12 | |
| 2021–22 | 63 | 11 | 39 | 50 | 0.79 | +3 | |
| 2020–21 | 52 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 0.67 | −4 | |
| 2019–20 | 65 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 0.94 | +1 | |
| 2018–19 | 82 | 28 | 41 | 69 | 0.84 | −13 | |
| 2017–18 | 62 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 0.77 | +10 | |
| 2016–17 | 82 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 0.52 | −10 | |
| 2015–16 | 55 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 0.62 | −9 | |
| 2014–15 | 76 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 0.74 | −12 | |
| 2013–14 | 80 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 0.70 | −12 | |
| 2012–13 | 40 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 0.60 | +3 | |
| 2011–12 | 62 | 18 | 34 | 52 | 0.84 | −2 |
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins isn't just a former first-overall pick; he's the Oilers' quiet, indispensable engine, a veteran center whose true value lies in his sublime playmaking and unwavering reliability. With nearly twice as many assists (511) as goals (289) over 1000+ games and logging 19 minutes every night, he orchestrates the offense and anchors crucial defensive assignments, making everyone around him better.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is currently playing an elevated, efficient game, signaling a meaningful upward trend that makes him a must-watch. His point-per-minute production has jumped 37% over his season baseline, fueled by a remarkable 28.6% shooting percentage, indicating he's finding and converting scoring chances at an exceptional rate. Though his ice time has seen a slight dip and his last game was quiet, Nugent-Hopkins is demonstrating high-impact play and capitalizing on nearly every opportunity.