Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Plays Stanley Cup Final with Broken Hand

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played through a broken hand during the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, as confirmed by team captain Connor McDavid at the season-ending media availability. Nugent-Hopkins sustained the injury around Game 2 of the Final but managed to participate in all six games, recording one goal and one assist despite missing several practices and having his workload managed. Throughout the earlier playoff rounds, Nugent-Hopkins was significantly more productive, tallying 18 points in 16 games, but his production dropped in the Final due to the injury. Known for his resilience, Nugent-Hopkins' ability to compete despite the painful injury was praised by McDavid, who called it a special effort. Nugent-Hopkins, a longtime Oilers player and former first-overall draft pick, finished the 2024-25 season with 49 points and is expected to be fully recovered for training camp. His overall playoff contribution this postseason was 20 points in 22 games, underscoring his role as a key player for Edmonton despite the injury setback.