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NHL·PREVIEW·November 3, 2026 07:55 AM ET

Nugent-Hopkins to set Oilers franchise games played record

Skates in his 1,038th career game Tuesday in New Jersey.

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What happened: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to establish the The veteran forward takes the ice to surpass the mark in his 14th season with the organization.

Why it matters: The milestone follows his previous outing that matched the mark set by Kevin Lowe for the Oilers games played record. Nugent-Hopkins remains the longest-tenured player on Edmonton's current roster.

What to watch: The Oilers and Devils are scheduled to begin play at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday.

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