Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins active for Game 3 vs. Panthers
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Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is in the lineup for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.
Nugent-Hopkins was a game-time decision heading into the contest with an undisclosed injury.
The 32-year-old was absent from Sunday's practice, but participated in the team's optional skate on Monday ahead of Game 3.
Nugent-Hopkins skated 15:45 during the Oilers' 5-4 double overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 2, recording two shots and two penalty minutes with a minus-1 rating.
The Burnaby, BC native has five goals and 18 points in 18 postseason games this year.