RELEASE: Nugent-Hopkins activated from LTIR

The veteran forward returns to the Oilers lineup while Mike Smith is moved to LTIR and Seth Griffith is loaned to Bakersfield

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By Kraken PR /
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VANCOUVER, BC - The Oilers have made three roster moves ahead of Tuesday night's road matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.
Nugent-Hopkins will return to Edmonton's lineup against his hometown team. The 28-year-old centreman has scored three goals and 23 assists in 30 games this season.

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