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28-05-2025
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Oilers forward Zach Hyman likely to miss rest of playoffs after getting hurt in Game 4 against Stars
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers will likely be without hard-hitting forward Zach Hyman for the remainder of the playoffs because of an undisclosed injury to his right arm, coach Kris Knoblauch announced Wednesday. Without providing details on the nature of the injury, Knoblauch said Hyman was scheduled to have surgery and was 'most likely done' for the remainder of the postseason. Advertisement Hyman, who leads the NHL playoffs with 111 hits, was hurt midway through the first period of a 4-1 win over Dallas in Game 4 of the Western Conference final series on Tuesday night. The injury occurred at Edmonton's blue line, when he out-stretched his arms to brace for what appeared to be a glancing hit from Stars forward Mason Marchment. Hyman immediately dropped his stick, and was favoring his right arm as he left the ice and made his way up the tunnel. Edmonton leads the series 3-1 with Game 5 at Dallas on Thursday night. The 32-year-old Hyman is in his fourth season with Edmonton, and ranks sixth on the team with 11 points (five goals, including a game-winner, and six assists) in 15 playoffs games. Two of his goals came in a 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday. Advertisement One replacement option for the Oilers is turning to veteran forward Jeff Skinner, who has been a healthy scratch since the 15-year veteran had an assist in making his NHL playoff debut in a 6-5 loss to Los Angeles in Game 1 of Edmonton's opening-round series. 'It's a big loss,' teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said of Hyman following the game. 'He's a big part of our team, on and off the ice, the way he does things. You've seen his physicality.' ___ AP NHL:
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Oilers' Zach Hyman leaves Game 4 after hit from Stars' Mason Marchment
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Oilers winger Zach Hyman suffered an upper-body injury against the Stars in Game 4 of the NHL's Western Conference final on Tuesday night. Hyman took a glancing hit from Dallas forward Mason Marchment in the first period and dropped his stick, favoring his right arm, before heading straight down the tunnel to Edmonton's locker room. Advertisement The 32-year-old Hyman, who scored twice in Game 3, didn't join his teammates to start the second period. He led the postseason with 109 hits — 27 more than Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett in the No. 2 spot — to go along with five goals and six assists entering play. A staple on superstar center Connor McDavid's line, the Toronto native had 27 goals and 17 assists across 73 games in the regular season. Edmonton was also minus winger Connor Brown on Tuesday after he took a big hit in Game 3. Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm, who hasn't played in the playoffs due to a lower-body injury, is nearing a return, but didn't dress Tuesday. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner anchor dominant Game 3 victory by Edmonton Oilers over Dallas Stars
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars (via Getty Images) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and substitute goalie Stuart Skinner were the stars of the show on Sunday evening as the Oilers beat up Dallas Stars 6-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final at Rogers Place. Despite a great effort on paper by the Stars, the team now trails 2-1 in the series and must come out Tuesday in Game 4 to avoid a tough playoff climb. Edmonton Oilers shine brighter than Dallas Stars despite statistical edge in Game 3 NHL Game 3 Highlights | Stars vs. Oilers - May 25, 2025 Connor McDavid gave a masterclass in leadership and attack play, while Stuart Skinner rescued his team in goal, stumping the Dallas Stars at every turn. Despite the advantage in shots (34-24) and taking the reins in the middle period (21-7 in shots), the Stars left Edmonton with more questions than answers. The Oilers were off to a flying start, with two goals in the first period within 36 seconds, including a breakaway transition highlight-reel play by Connor McDavid, who initiated and capped the breakaway. Defenceman Evan Bouchard opened the scoring with a blue-line laser that created momentum that snowballed throughout the night. Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1 with a tip on a Lian Bichsel shot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Morocco (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo And yet again, Connor McDavid went and did it with 19 seconds remaining in the second period, and the game was swung in an irretrievable direction. Goalie Stuart Skinner had one of his finest playoff games as the 25-year-old stopped 33 shots and kept the Oilers in front even through Dallas' best moments. 'I think Skinner was the difference-maker,' Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen said. 'He was the MVP of the match, I would say.' On the opposite end, Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger had his worst performance of the playoffs, giving up six goals on just 24 shots. Despite the one-sided score, Stars coach Pete DeBoer supported his goaltender. 'We wouldn't be sitting here in the conference finals without Jake Oettinger and how he's played,' DeBoer said. 'Tonight was one of those games where they were opportunistic, and then once they got the lead, we're pushing to get back in and then there's grade-A's the other way. One thing I know about Jake Oettinger is he's one of the best response goalies in the league.' Dallas also lacked the services of top-line center Roope Hintz, who remains out with an injury he suffered in Game 2. The team did some line combination shuffling, moving Mikael Granlund to center and supplementing the fourth line by adding Oskar Back, one of the more successful lines. Also read: Edmonton Oilers back home for pivotal Game 3 and 4 series against Dallas Stars in NHL Western Conference As the Dallas Stars face a difficult series, they continue to show determination to win one away game and come home with momentum, but their current struggles with Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner will make it challenging. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Global News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Oilers confident ahead of ‘challenge' in meeting Stars again in NHL West final
It is a well-rested, eager group of Edmonton Oilers who head into the NHL Western Conference final confident they will repeat their 2024 series victory over the Dallas Stars. 'There's lots of things going to be similar,' forward Leon Draisaitl said of meeting the Stars for the second straight conference final. 'They know how we want to play and we know how they want to play. It's going to come down to execution. 'It's going to be a challenge. They're a good defensive team, lots of good defensive players.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It's going to be a challenge. They're a good defensive team, lots of good defensive players." When asked about the Oilers' defence, Draisaitl bristled just a bit, assuring reporters that the team is ready to handle the Stars in the series that begins in Dallas on Wednesday night. Story continues below advertisement Without even mentioning the back-to-back shutout victories the team posted in finishing off the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round, Draisaitl said the Oilers are 'very confident' in their defence. 'We've been a very good defensive team for years now,' said the team's playoff goal-scoring leader. 'Are we going to give up a couple more goals than we want to now and then? Of course, every team does. It's too hard to shut out every team or just give up one or two goals. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 2:02 Pucks, pints and profits: The 'hockey-nomics' of NHL playoffs Head coach Kris Knoblauch attributed the team's much improved defensive play, despite the absence of Mattis Ekholm and a number of roster changes, to subtle adjustments and aggressive shot blocking. 'There were a lot of blocked shots,' Knoblauch said of the team's shutout victories against the Golden Knights. 'And also when you're getting saves you forget about the mistakes.' Story continues below advertisement One of the key defencemen was Darrell Nurse who agreed the Oilers have played 'really well defensively' in the playoffs. 'But there's always room for improvement when it comes to limiting chances,' he added. 'Obviously now with a different opponent they're going to present different looks and different challenges.' Which means, he added, the Oilers will have to continue to elevate their defensive game. Or at least keep it 'at the same level we had in finishing off Vegas.' 1:48 Bouch Bombs to parody songs: Edmonton Oilers fan goes viral One of the key challenges facing the Oilers, especially defensively, is Dallas forward Mikko Rantanen — who leads all playoff scorers with nine goals and 19 points. Story continues below advertisement 'He's a great player, very dynamic, very dangerous, but no different from lots of players we've faced,' Draisaitl said. 'We have to be aware of him, time and space, all the things that you do when you prepare for any team's top-end guys.' But, added Nurse, the Dallas offence is a lot more than just the recently acquired Rantanen. 'Obviously, he's a special player, but their team has a lot of other threats up and down their lineup. They have a team that can score throughout their lineup so every time you're on the ice, no matter what line you're out there against, you have to pay attention to detail defensively.' Monday's practice saw Ekholm participate in his first full team practice since April 11. He's been ruled out for the first two games and Knoblauch said he was 'optimistic' the Swede could return at some point during the series. Advertisement
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Stanley Cup Final rankings: Which conference finals teams would make best matchup?
Stanley Cup Final rankings: Which conference finals teams would make best matchup? Show Caption Hide Caption Can the Florida Panthers really go back-to-back? With a dominant roster and playoff experience, the Panthers are poised to make a strong run at back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Sports Pulse The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars are facing each other in the NHL Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, starting Wednesday night in Dallas. In the Eastern Conference finals, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in a rematch of the 2023 series. That series will open on Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. That leaves four possible matchups in the Stanley Cup Final: Stars vs. Hurricanes, Stars vs. Panthers, Oilers vs. Hurricanes or Oilers vs. Panthers, last year's championship round. Which matchup would be the best one to watch? All have their merits. USA TODAY ranks the four possibilities for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final: Why not a rematch? Last year's Stanley Cup Final certainly was entertaining, at least by the end. Florida won the first three games and appeared poised to sweep, only to be blown out 8-1 in Game 4. The Oilers forced a Game 7, but the Panthers found their game and won 2-1 at home for their first Stanley Cup title. Both teams are filled with stars and are deeper than they were last season. Edmonton and Florida have the top offenses of the four remaining teams. Plus, the storylines abound. Can the Panthers repeat, and would we call them a dynasty if they do after three consecutive trips to the final? Will the Oilers become the first Canadian team since the 1993 Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup? Will Edmonton's Connor McDavid, last year's playoff MVP, and Leon Draisaitl win their first championships? The Oilers would have home-ice advantage this time. Want some fresher faces? This one works. Dallas was last in the final in 2020, Carolina in 2006. Plus, there is the Mikko Rantanen factor. He already beat the Colorado Avalanche this postseason after that team surprisingly traded him to the Hurricanes earlier in the season. He would have a chance to knock off another former team because the Hurricanes dealt him to the Stars when they feared he wouldn't sign in Carolina. He has been a force in the playoffs with a league-best nine goals and 19 points. The Hurricanes, though, have been good at neutralizing other teams' stars. Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov is right behind Rantanen with eight goals. 3. Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers These teams were well-represented at the 4 Nations Face-Off, so there is top-end talent. The Finnish Olympic team certainly would be paying attention. These teams also have the best remaining power plays. Panthers coach Paul Maurice and Stars coach Peter DeBoer are friends and are highly quotable. We would want this to go to Game 7 because DeBoer is 9-0 in winner-take-all games and Maurice is 6-0. 4. Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes This would be the top remaining offense (Edmonton) vs. the best defense (Carolina), though the Hurricanes' style isn't always the most exciting to watch. This would also be a rematch of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final. The Hurricanes led that series 3-1, but the eighth-seeded Oilers fought back before Carolina won in Game 7. Rod Brind'Amour was the first player to lift the Stanley Cup as Hurricanes captain. Will he get to lift the trophy for the first time as a coach?
