Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman is likely to miss the rest of the playoffs after requiring surgery for an upper-body injury sustained during the Western Conference final, significantly impacting the team's lineup as they lead the series 3-1 against the Dallas Stars.
Zach Hyman is expected to miss the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs due to an upper-body injury requiring surgery, which he sustained in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. His absence is a significant loss for the Edmonton Oilers, who are leading their series 3-1, but the team is looking for other players to step up in his place.
The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final after a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, but their progress is threatened by Zach Hyman's injury, which could be a significant loss given his key role and physical presence. Despite his absence, the team has shown resilience and depth, with standout performances from Stuart Skinner and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and a strong collective effort to continue their playoff run.
Washington Capitals' first-round pick Ryan Leonard compares his playing style to Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Hyman, and Alex Tuch, citing their grit, power, and ability to play with high-end talent. Leonard admires Tkachuk's ability to blend elite talent with agitating opponents, while Hyman and Tuch combine offensive skill with physical play. Leonard also mentions Tom Wilson as a comparable teammate. He believes the Capitals' physical style of play aligns with his own and is excited to join the team. Leonard plans to play for Boston College before making his NHL debut.
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman scored a strange goal off his face during a power play in the team's 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings, putting the Oilers ahead 3-2 in their best-of-seven playoff series. Hyman was in his usual spot in front of the goal, creating screens and havoc, when the puck caught him just under the chin and deflected into the net. Hyman said he had felt it, but he would take the trade-off any day for a goal. The Oilers followed a familiar and successful script, with two more power-play goals and two even-strength goals from Hyman's new centre, Nick Bjugstad.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in overtime to tie their first-round playoff series at 2-2. The Kings scored three goals in the first period, but the Oilers rallied back with three goals in the second period, two of which came from Leon Draisaitl. The game was tied at 4-4 after regulation, but Zach Hyman scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Oilers have been successful on the power play, scoring six goals in the series. The series heads back to Edmonton for Game 5 on Tuesday.