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The Edmonton Oilers lose one of their star players to injury at the worst possible time

Zach Hyman is getting surgery today, and according to Elliotte Friedman is likely 'out for the season'. The Oilers wingers suffered an injury after a mid-ice collision with the Stars' Mason Marchment last night in the First period. There was no call on the play. Hyman appeared to favor his arm or shoulder as he skated off the ice and immediately went to the room. He was seen congratulating his teammates after the victory in Game Four last night, but was offering 'fist pumps' with just one hand. Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch says Hyman is 'most likely' done for the year. He would not specify the nature of the injury except to describe it as 'upper-body'. Some reports are that it is, in fact, a broken wrist. The Oilers gave not confirmed that. Some quotes from Knoblauch: On Hyman – 'Zach's season is most likely done. He's getting surgery today. And um…he'll be a while. So, we're not expecting him back for the playoffs'. On enduring injuries during the season- 'It really piled up at the end of the season with numerous guys, key guys, McDavid, Draisaitl, Ekholm, Hyman…just to name a few. There's gonna be times when guys are banged up and that's part if the game'. He added 'We're fortunate to have a lot of depth, that guys can come in and step up and give us quality minutes'. To say that this is a huge loss for the Oilers is an understatement. Hyman has been highly effective in these playoffs and was leading the league in hits with 111. But he was also producing of late, with 5-6-11 in 15 GP. The impending decision is who will replace him in the Oilers lineup for Game 5. Connor Brown is not ready to emerge from concussion protocol in time for Game Five, so then does opportunity knock for veteran winger Jeff Skinner who has not played since Game One of the L.A. series? Of perhaps does Kris Knoblauch use this opportunity to reintroduce D-man Mattias Ekholm into the lineup and entertain going '11-and-7'? More to come… Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. LEAVINS: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 4 STAPLES: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 3 LEAVINS: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 2 STAPLES: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 1 In memory of Bruce McCurdy, 1955-2025. Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here.