With just seven goals and 18 points through 38 games this season, Nugent-Hopkins has struggled when it’s come to scoring. Though 60 percent of his shots make it to the net, many of them are either blocked, and some of them miss completely. In the end, he can’t seem to find the twine, which must be frustrating for the usual top-six forward.
Despite not being able to bring too much offence this year, he is playing a solid defensive game. He has 19 takeaways for just eight giveaways and brings physicality to his game. Not only that, but he can block shots and kill penalties as well.