Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (hand) will return to action Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes, per Rob Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun.
Analysis:
The Oilers and fantasy owners alike will be glad to have Nugent-Hopkins back in their lineups, as the 22-year-old forward was playing well before sustaining a hand injury on Jan. 18 against the Panthers, notching 30 points (eight goals, 22 assists) and 85 shots on goal in 46 games. The former first-round pick may see a dip in ice time from the 19:50 he was averaging per game prior to his injury, as he'll be returning to a bottom-six role now that Connor McDavid is healthy. Nugent-Hopkins is expected to center Nail Yakupov and Lauri Korpikoski on Edmonton's third line in Saturday's matchup with Arizona.