Oilers News & Rumours: Nugent-Hopkins, Game 4 Lineup, Skinner, Pickard & More
The Edmonton Oilers are behind in their Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers heading toward Game 4, and while they’re in a stronger position than last season, they still have some work to do if they want to win their first championship since 1990.
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In this edition of Oilers News & Rumours, we take a look at the status of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, a potential Game 4 lineup, and who might take the pipes after Stuart Skinner got pulled in a Game 3 loss.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Misses Practice Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday (Jun. 10), the Oilers had practice, and while the practice lines seemed to stay the same as Game 3, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was not present, and Jeff Skinner was on the top line in his place, but it doesn’t seem like fans should be worried.
Jeff Skinner is skating in Nugent-Hopkins’ spot on the top line with McDavid & Perry.
Maintenance day for RNH.
Skinner has produced 1G, 1A in two Playoff games. #Oilers pic.twitter.com/u1UiVCyKP2
— Tony Brar
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