Nugent‑Hopkins set a new franchise milestone by appearing in his 1,038th game, surpassing the Oilers’ all‑time record for games played. The achievement came in a 4‑3 shootout defeat on the road against the New Jersey Devils. The veteran forward was originally chosen by Edmonton with the first overall pick in the draft.

Nugent-Hopkins broke the Oilers all-time games played record in a 4-3 shootout loss at the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, playing in his 1,038th game. Selected by Edmonton with the No. 1 pick in the ...