Nugent-Hopkins logged a power-play assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins has six helpers over his last four games, with three of them coming on the power play. Through eight playoff outings, he has a goal, nine helpers, six power-play points, 11 shots on net, 15 hits and an even plus-minus rating. He's centered the second line in that last two games as head coach Kris Knoblauch attempts to spark the Oilers' offense by uniting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at even strength.

Nugent-Hopkins posted a power-play assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins has eight helpers over his last five games, but he hasn't scored a goal since the postseason opener. The 31-year-old centered the second line Friday with Leon Draisaitl moving up to play alongside Connor McDavid. Nugent-Hopkins has experience as a center, but it's better for his overall game when he's playing alongside McDavid or Draisaitl. Nugent-Hopkins is up to nine points, 10 shots on net, 12 hits and an even plus-minus rating through seven playoff outings.

Nugent-Hopkins registered two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Vancouver in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins earned his third multi-point showing in the span of four contests. He's up to a goal and eight points in six playoff appearances this year. Nugent-Hopkins should continue to serve in a top-six capacity and on the Oilers' first power-play unit. His position with the man advantage is of particular importance to his production -- four of his eight points in the postseason have been recorded on the power play, including one of his assists in the series opener versus the Canucks.

Nugent-Hopkins earned a pair of assists in a 4-3 victory over the Kings in Game 5 on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins has managed just two shots over his last four games, failing to find the back of the net along the way, but he's chipped in five helpers over that stretch. In fact, dating back to the regular season, the veteran center has scored only one goal in his previous 10 appearances.

Nugent-Hopkins registered three assists in Friday's 6-1 win over the Kings in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Two of the three helpers came on the power play. Nugent-Hopkins is up to four points (three on the power play), five shots on net, five hits and a minus-1 rating through three playoff contests. The winger continues to play in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit, which should lead to plenty of chances in an offense that's racked up 17 goals over three games.

Nugent-Hopkins scored a power-play goal on four shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins rested for the regular-season finale. The 31-year-old has spent much of the season in a top-six role, and he began the playoffs on the second line. He produced 18 goals and 67 points in 80 contests this year, well off the mark from last year's 37-goal, 104-point campaign. Nonetheless, Nugent-Hopkins is an excellent source of power-play production.

Nugent-Hopkins will rest for Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins will miss just his second game of the year. He ends the regular season with 67 points, including 26 on the power play, over 80 games, well off the pace that saw him produce 104 points last season. The 31-year-old should be back for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Nugent-Hopkins registered an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins has a goal and five helpers over his last five contests. The 31-year-old forward hasn't shown a lot of consistency lately -- he doesn't have a point streak of more than three games since the All-Star break. For the season, he's at 67 points, 182 shots on net, 62 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 79 appearances.

Nugent-Hopkins picked up a pair of assists in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins assisted on Zach Hyman's goal midway through the second period before adding a second helper on Leon Draisaitl's power-play marker in the third. Nugent-Hopkins now has five points (a goal and four assists) in his last two games after going scoreless in his previous five contests. Overall, the 30-year-old center is up to 66 points (18 goals, 46 assists) through 76 games this season.

Nugent-Hopkins scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two power-play assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Nugent-Hopkins entered Saturday mired in a five-game slump, but he ended the drought in emphatic fashion. The 30-year-old has a modest 10 points over 19 outings since the start of March, a drastic drop in consistency. For the season, he's produced 18 goals, 64 points (25 on the power play), 169 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 75 appearances.