Edmonton Oilers Lose Forward Zach Hyman to Injury, Confirms Coach Knoblauch

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Liam McCormick
November 19, 2024 (8:48 PM)

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The Edmonton Oilers have been fighting injuries to key players all season long, and now they may also lose forward Zach Hyman to an injury.

Late in the second period, Hyman took a hard hit from a Senators player. Hyman didn't return to the ice, and did not return for the third period.

After the game, Coach Knoblauch confirmed that Hyman sustained an injury, and was deemed not well enough to play tonight. Knoblauch didn't have much more information, so hopefully the Oilers learn more tomorrow.

»No update on him. Obviously, he wasn't good enough to return, and we'll see how he's doing tonight. But right now, no update.»
- Coach Knoblauch

It's not encouraging that Hyman had time to be evaluated during the second intermission and was deemed unable to return. Hopefully, the Oilers get better news with more medical tests.

While the broadcast didn't catch a view of the hit tonight against Hyman, last night he was blown up by Habs defenceman Arber Xhekaj. He definitely could've been feeling something from that hit.

Hyman is a major part of the team as the constant right winger alongside Connor McDavid. When the Oilers are rolling like they were last year, Hyman showed his scoring touch with an incredible 54 goals. Hyman may not ever reach that total again, but it's clear that he has real goal-scoring talent.

Unfortunately, Hyman hasn't produced nearly at the rate of last season so far this year. In 20 games, Hyman only has 3 goals and 8 points - and that mostly playing with Connor McDavid.

The Oilers are already missing Darnell Nurse with an injury, as well as Evander Kane through the entire season. Injuries haven't been too severe so far this year, but they have been against core players.

Hopefully the Oilers get positive news tomorrow with more medical testing from Hyman, and he's able to return to the lineup as soon as possible.