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Oilers' Star Closing in on Historic Milestone
- Nugent-Hopkins is set to play his 999th game in Vancouver on Hockey Day in Canada before his 1,000th in Edmonton.
- He would become the first Oilers player to play all 1,000 games in the franchise.
- Nugent-Hopkins spent all 15 seasons with the Oilers, marking unwavering loyalty.
- Connor McDavid expressed excitement for Nugent-Hopkins's milestone and family celebration.
- The milestone weekend includes back-to-back games, with family in Vancouver for game 999 and a larger Edmonton gathering for the Sunday ceremony.
- Nugent-Hopkins remained focused on winning despite a crowded schedule and the milestone buildup.
- Nugent-Hopkins has 61 career games and 11 points in 10 games against the Canucks, leading the Oilers in this matchup.
- Connor McDavid is Oilers captain and optimistic about the milestone impact on the team.
- The Oilers hope to turn the milestone into momentum against a recent 1-0 loss to the Islanders.
- The weekend milestone is framed as a celebration of loyalty and leadership within Edmonton’s locker room.
- Nugent-Hopkins says the milestone means a lot to him and reflects loyalty with the same group
- The article is part of Breakaway On SI coverage of NHL milestones and Oilers news.
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