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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Scores First Goal at +2200 as Oilers Lead 1-0 in Game 5 Against Stars

Jun 1, 2024, 01:07 AM

The Edmonton Oilers took an early lead in Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scoring the first goal of the game. The goal came on a power play, marking the first power-play goal of the series for the Oilers. The game saw the Oilers capitalize on a roughing penalty by Ryan Suter at 13:51. Nugent-Hopkins' goal, his fifth of the playoffs, put the Oilers up 1-0. The first period ended with the Oilers maintaining their 1-0 lead, while the Stars struggled on their power play opportunities. Nugent-Hopkins was the first goalscorer with odds of +2200, and Edmonton is now favored at -225 to win Game 5. The game is part of the Stanley Cup playoffs.