A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, nicknamed "Nuge," is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. He was drafted first overall by the Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and has remained a consistent presence on the team ever since.
In 1985, Jari Kurri and Paul Coffey became the Oilers teammates to record dual hat-tricks in a game, a feat that would not be matched until 2019.
On June 24, 2011 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins became the first WHL player drafted first overall in the NHL draft since 1996.
During his streak in March of 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins became the first Rebel since 2001 to score 100 points in a season.
During the 2008 Mac's AAA midget hockey tournament, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was named the Tournament MVP and earned a spot on the All-Star Team.
On November 19, 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded five assists against the Chicago Blackhawks in a 9–2 win, becoming the first 18-year-old to record a five-assist game in NHL history.
On April 23, 2012, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year, alongside Gabriel Landeskog and Adam Henrique.
On April 23, 2018, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy as the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities and gives back to the community.
On March 26, 2019, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl each recorded a hat-trick in an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings, becoming the first Oilers teammates to do so since 1985.
On October 26, 2022, Nugent-Hopkins scored his 200th career NHL goal against the St. Louis Blues.
On February 23, 2023, Nugent-Hopkins became the ninth-highest point scorer in franchise history after recording his 600th career point in a 7–2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On April 5, 2023, Nugent-Hopkins reached the 100-point milestone for the first time in his career, joining teammates McDavid and Draisaitl. The Oilers became the first team since the 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins to have three players accumulate 100 points or more.
On October 12, 2024, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded his 700th NHL point with an assist against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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