Nugent-Hopkins Drops Gloves in Wild Oilers Moment | Edmonton Oilers News

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the rare first-overall pick who still drops the gloves, delivered a fiery scrap with Neal Pionk in December 2025 — ranked the fourth-best Oilers fight of the season. Though neither landed a knockout blow, the moment electrified the crowd and highlighted a fading NHL trend: elite draft picks rarely fight. Nugent-Hopkins’ willingness to stand his ground adds grit to his game, making his rare bouts all the more memorable in an era where enforcers are a thing of the past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b276c8bc9e4bb5c