"Ryan Nugent-Hopkins>Auston Matthews" - NHL Twitter reacts as Oilers forward scores 100 points for the season

Edmonton Oilers star Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is having a career-high season with the team.On Wednesday, during the Oilers' 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, the 29-year-old recorded an assist and took his season tally to 100 points.NHL@NHL🗣 NUUUUUUUUUUUUUGERyan Nugent-Hopkins is a 100-point man! 2976382🗣 NUUUUUUUUUUUUUGERyan Nugent-Hopkins is a 100-point man! 💯 https://t.co/wKyRZOMP3KSoon after reaching the remarkable 100-point plateau, fans flooded Twitter to praise and congratulate Nugent-Hopkins for his achievement.Brett Jeffrey@fields1096Ryan Nugent-Hopkins &gt; Austin Matthews456Ryan Nugent-Hopkins &gt; Austin MatthewsPLAYOFF KASS IS BACK@The_KassianRyan Nugent-Hopkins now has the same amount of 100 point seasons as Nathan MacKinnon and Auston Matthews23Ryan Nugent-Hopkins now has the same amount of 100 point seasons as Nathan MacKinnon and Auston MatthewsAhmed@NHL_BouchardRyan Nugent-Hopkins scoring 100 points in the year the Oilers are gonna win the Cup is so chills Nuge deserves all the success774Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scoring 100 points in the year the Oilers are gonna win the Cup is so chills Nuge deserves all the successDNL@OilerAnalyticsRyan Nugent-Hopkins now has the same amount of 100 point seasons as MacKinnon, Gaudreau, and MatthewsHe also hit the 100P milestone in his career before Marner, Rantanen, and PanarinDoes that make Nuge the 3rd best player in the league? Absolutely443Ryan Nugent-Hopkins now has the same amount of 100 point seasons as MacKinnon, Gaudreau, and MatthewsHe also hit the 100P milestone in his career before Marner, Rantanen, and PanarinDoes that make Nuge the 3rd best player in the league? AbsolutelyDrew Livingstone@ProducerDrew_Ryan Nugent-Hopkins just eclipsed the 100 point mark.What’s weird is he has just 44 even strength points this season.That’s insane right?1983Ryan Nugent-Hopkins just eclipsed the 100 point mark.What’s weird is he has just 44 even strength points this season.That’s insane right?Brennan Klak@nhlupdateRyan Nugent-Hopkins was given criticism for years, for not being a &quot;real 1st overall pick&quot; and being &quot;somewhat disappointing&quot; RNH is now a 100-point scorer. What a season. #Oilers18714Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was given criticism for years, for not being a &quot;real 1st overall pick&quot; and being &quot;somewhat disappointing&quot; RNH is now a 100-point scorer. What a season. #Oilersx - RNHundred@oilygifswho up and emotional about ryan nugent-hopkins254who up and emotional about ryan nugent-hopkinsZach Wheel@ZWheel97This is laughably insane. I actually can’t believe this. If you told me the Oilers would have 3 forward get 100+ points and one would be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back in 2014, I would have just assumed I was talking to a pathological liar. twitter.com/tsn_sports/sta…TSN@TSN_SportsWith Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hitting 100 points tonight, he joins Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to become the first trio since 1996 to each reach 100!162With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hitting 100 points tonight, he joins Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to become the first trio since 1996 to each reach 100! https://t.co/eW99XNF8sKThis is laughably insane. I actually can’t believe this. If you told me the Oilers would have 3 forward get 100+ points and one would be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back in 2014, I would have just assumed I was talking to a pathological liar. twitter.com/tsn_sports/sta…parvin@parvzyRyan Nugent-Hopkins must be protected and cherished at any and all costs. White boy of the CENTURY. 🥲5Ryan Nugent-Hopkins must be protected and cherished at any and all costs. White boy of the CENTURY. 🥲Koharski's Donuts@koharskisdonutsRyan Nugent Hopkins has HOW MANY points??Ryan Nugent Hopkins has HOW MANY points??World Hockey Report@worldhockeyrptGood for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, guy went thru about 10 years of nonsense and 3 years of trade rumours and stayed and is now rewarded with 100 points.826Good for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, guy went thru about 10 years of nonsense and 3 years of trade rumours and stayed and is now rewarded with 100 points.The 29-year-old forward has played in 79 games for the Edmonton Oilers this season and has managed to accumulate 100 points (through 36 goals and 64 assists). Nugent-Hopkins is currently ranked in eighth place as the leading goalscorer in the 2022-23 NHL season.Combined with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the trio have contributed over 370 points for the team this season. Interestingly, all three of these players have hit the 100-point milestone this season, making them the first trio to do so since 1996.Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' NHL journeyRyan Nugent-Hopkins began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Red Deer Rebels. He played for the team from 2008 to 2011 and quickly became a standout player, scoring 65 points in his first season and 106 points in his second.In his final year with the Rebels, he was named the WHL Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year.2011 NHL Entry Draft - PortraitsIn 2011, the Edmonton Oilers drafted Ryan Nugent-Hopkins first overall in the NHL entry draft. He made his NHL debut in October of that year and quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal in his second game. He finished his rookie season with 52 points in 62 games and was a finalist for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top rookie.Over the years, Nugent-Hopkins has established himself as a critical player for the Oilers, primarily as a center. He has consistently scored at a high level, with his second-best season coming in 2018-2019, when he recorded 69 points in 82 games.In addition to his success in the NHL, Nugent-Hopkins has represented Canada on the international stage. He played for Canada at the 2013 and 2015 IIHF World Championships, winning gold in 2015. He also played for Canada at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has spent his entire NHL career with the Oilers, signing several contracts with the team over the years. He is signed through the 2028-2029 season and remains integral to the team's plans.

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