Ryan Nugent-Hopkins misses Oilers practice ahead of crucial Stanley Cup Final
In a crucial development ahead of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was notably absent from the Edmonton Oilers' practice session.
The star forward's absence was attributed to an illness, as confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the situation.
No Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the ice at Oilers practice. He's apparently under the weather. Kane is skating in his place with McDavid and Hyman.
The team lineup during the practice session in Sunrise, FL, highlighted Nugent-Hopkins' absence, with adjustments made to accommodate his temporary withdrawal:
Oilers practice in Sunrise, FL:
� Ryan Nugent-Hopkins* is not on the ice.
Kane* - McDavid - Hyman
Foegele - Draisaitl - Holloway
Janmark - Henrique - Brown
McLeod - Ryan - Perry
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Broberg
Kulak - Ceci
Skinner
Pickard
� Ryan Nugent-Hopkins* is not on the ice.
Kane* - McDavid - Hyman
Foegele - Draisaitl - Holloway
Janmark - Henrique - Brown
McLeod - Ryan - Perry
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Broberg
Kulak - Ceci
Skinner
Pickard
Despite concerns over his availability, head coach Kris Knoblauch assured fans that Nugent-Hopkins' absence was precautionary:
"Kris Knoblauch leaves no doubt about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' status for Game 7. 'Ryan will be playing.' He called missing practice a maintenance day."
Nugent-Hopkins, a pivotal player with 21 points in 23 playoff games, remains determined to contribute to the Oilers' championship aspirations.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Illness forces Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to miss the Oilers practice before game 7
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