Ryan logged an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
Ryan has two goals and an assist over his last two games. The 36-year-old forward is capable of chipping in offense in small bursts, but his career-low average ice time of 10:11 per contest this season has further limited his chances to contribute. He's at four points, 13 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-1 rating through 17 appearances.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: First goals of season
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Ryan scored twice Saturday in a 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay.
Ryan opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal at 3:39 of the first when his shot trickled past Jonas Johansson. He then put the Oil up 3-2 at late in the second when he hammered in a loose puck in the crease. The goals were the 36-year-old's first this season. Ryan has three points and 13 shots in 16 games this season.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Provides assist in win
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Ryan recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Flames in the Heritage Classic.
Ryan set up Evander Kane on the empty-net goal late in the third period. The Oilers have struggled to score at their expected pace this year, especially because of a lack of involvement from the bottom six. Ryan's helper was his first point in eight games, and he's added just six shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. His limited role suggests he won't be able to contribute enough for fantasy consideration this season.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Signs two-year extension
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Ryan signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract with Edmonton on Tuesday.
Ryan, who would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency July 1, notched 13 goals and 20 points in 80 games during the 2022-23 season. The 36-year-old forward should be expected to occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup next campaign.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Collects assist in loss
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Ryan notched an assist in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6.
Ryan set up a Warren Foegele goal in the first period. Over 11 playoff contests, Ryan did alright with three points, 19 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating while filling a bottom-six role. The defensive forward is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and it's unclear if the Oilers will be interested in bringing him back.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Sets up lone tally
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Ryan notched an assist in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Ryan made a centering pass early in the first period, and Warren Foegele was able to knock it in. The helper snapped Ryan's five-game point drought, and he missed one contest with an illness in that span. The 36-year-old has two points, 14 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-3 rating through eight playoff outings as a reliable defensive forward in the Oilers' bottom six.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Set to return Saturday
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Ryan (illness) is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's Game 2 versus the Golden Knights, per the NHL media site.
Ryan missed Game 1 on Wednesday, but he's had enough time to recover. He should reclaim his place in the lineup in a bottom-six role with Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) suffering his second injury of the playoffs in Wednesday's second-round series opener.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Misses Game 1 with illness
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Ryan (illness) wasn't available for Wednesday's Game 1 versus the Golden Knights, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
It wasn't clear if Ryan was dealing with something or simply a healthy scratch prior to the contest. He can be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2 -- if healthy by Saturday, he'll likely retake his spot in the lineup over Mattias Janmark (undisclosed).
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Scores on rebound
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Ryan scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings in Game 2.
Ryan has been steady lately with two goals and two assists over his last five games. He deposited a rebound after a Leon Draisaitl shot caromed off the end boards early in the first period. Ryan is still in a bottom-six role, so his chances to contribute offense in the playoffs are likely to be limited.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Generates helper in 500th game
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Ryan logged a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Ryan set up the second of Mattias Janmark's tallies in the game. Three of Ryan's 20 points this season came while shorthanded. The 36-year-old forward played in his 500th regular-season game Thursday, and he's collected 191 points in his career while often playing bottom-six minutes. He'll likely be a key defensive forward for the Oilers in the playoffs.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Pair of points Saturday
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Ryan scored a shorthanded goal, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Sharks.
Ryan's tally late in the second period was a dagger to the Sharks. The 36-year-old also helped out on Philip Broberg's third-period marker. The pair of points snapped an 11-game drought for Ryan, who is up to 13 tallies, six helpers, 90 shots on net, 54 hits, 42 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 78 appearances.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Scores 12th goal of 2022-23
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Ryan contributed a goal in Edmonton's 6-3 win over Ottawa on Tuesday.
Ryan opened the scoring early in the first period. It was his 12th goal and 17th point in 66 contests this season. Ryan was held off the scoresheet in 10 of his previous 11 games.
Ryan netted a goal in Edmonton's 3-2 victory over Buffalo on Monday.
Ryan scored in the second period to put Edmonton ahead 2-1. He's up to 11 goals and 16 points in 63 contests this season. Ryan was held off the scoresheet over his previous eight games.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Reaches 10-goal mark
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Ryan scored a goal and added two PIM in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers.
This was Ryan's fifth goal in his last 11 contests, and it got him to the 10-goal mark for the fifth time in the last six years. The 36-year-old forward has never deposited more than 15 tallies in a season, so his recent hot stretch probably won't last much longer. He's at 15 points, 63 shots on net, 32 hits, 32 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 54 appearances.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Nets equalizer
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Ryan scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
Ryan's tally 5:27 into the third period tied the game at 4-4. He's scored four of his nine goals this season over the last 10 contests. The 36-year-old forward is up to 14 points, 62 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 32 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 53 outings in a bottom-six role.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Pots shorthanded tally
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Ryan scored a shorthanded goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Senators.
Ryan has three goals and an assist over his last eight contests. His 9:13 of ice time Saturday was his lowest mark in that span, and despite his strong play, he could be a candidate to exit the lineup once the Oilers get some forwards back from injury. The 36-year-old has 13 points, 59 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 31 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 51 games in a bottom-six role.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Nets goal Wednesday
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Ryan scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
Ryan has gone from being a purely defensive forward to picking up two goals and an assist over his last four games. The 36-year-old probably won't sustain this burst of offense for long, but he's starting to earn more ice time with his strong play. For the season, Ryan has seven goals, five assists, 54 shots on net, 30 hits, 29 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 47 outings.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Pockets helper in win
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Ryan logged an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Ryan helped out on a Ryan McLeod goal in the first period. With a goal and an assist in his last two contests, Ryan is quickly making his recent nine-game point drought a distant memory. The 36-year-old forward continues to play more of a defensive role, though he's managed to produce 11 points, 45 shots on net, 30 hits, 29 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 45 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Snaps drought with goal
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Ryan scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
Ryan put the Oilers ahead in the second period after he knocked in a loose puck from a Vincent Desharnais shot that dribbled through Seattle goalie Martin Jones. The goal ended a nine-game point drought for Ryan. The 36-year-old forward has mostly played in a bottom-six role this season, where he's amassed six goals, four assists, 44 shots on net, 29 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 44 appearances.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Scores in loss to Vancouver
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Ryan scored in a 5-2 loss to Vancouver on Friday.
Ryan found the back of the net at 9:42 of the first period to provide Edmonton with a 1-0 edge. It was his fifth goal and ninth point in 34 contests this season. He entered the game averaging just 10:40 of ice time and only logged 7:33 on Friday despite his early goal.
