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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Love you Hymo': Leon Draisaitl's emotional call with Zach Hyman after Game 5 win leaves fans touched by the Oilers' bond
Zach Hyman is recovering from an injury.(Image via Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) The Edmonton Oilers have finally advanced to the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals after defeating the Dallas Stars last night. While the Oilers' fans and players looked ecstatic after the win, Oilers' star player Zach Hyman's absence was felt by all. Now, a heartfelt video related to Zach Hyman and the Oilers' players has gone viral and fans are in awe of the team. Leon Draisaitl 's heartfelt call with Zach Hyman post Game 4 has left fans in awe of the team Recently, the Edmonton Oilers shared a heartwarming video on their official social media accounts. Apparently, after the Edmonton Oilers won Game 5 last night, Leon Draisaitl video called Zach Hyman in the locker room. The video shows Leon Draisaitl saying, "Love you Hymo. Can't wait to see ya pal' to Zach Hyman on the call while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said, "Love ya" The Oilers' Corey Perry could also be seen joining Leon Draisaitl as he said, 'Love ya Hyms, love you buddy' and fans are here for it. A fan commented, 'hockey players bromance just hits differently 😭', while another fan wrote, 'i f**king love this team.' A third fan posted, 'I love how the team loves each other. Get better Hynman!', while another fan wrote, 'They FaceTimed Zach after the game? I'm gonna cry 😭 this team man.' Post Game 3 win against the Dallas Stars, Connor McDavid had highly praised Zach Hyman in public. While speaking to the media, Connor McDavid said, 'So, he's a wrecking ball out there right now. Everybody's buying in though and doing things that maybe not, you know, the most comfortable things, or the things that maybe they're not the most used to doing.' However, unfortunately, Zach Hyman sustained an injury at Game 4 and now has been ruled out of further games. The Edmonton Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch, has announced that Zach Hyman has undergone surgery but the team has remained silent about the nature and the extent of his injury. At the moment, the Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to face the Florida Panthers in a rematch since the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals where the Oilers ended up losing the game. Also Read: Connor McDavid ends NHL trophy superstition after Game 5 victory over Dallas Stars and fans are standing with him
Calgary Herald
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Edmonton Oilers-Florida Panthers II: Will it be heartache or revenge?
Article content Aside from the huge impact of losing Zach Hyman for the rest of the playoffs, the Oilers look Stanley Cup ready in every aspect of the game. Article content The offence goes without saying — they have Draisaitl and Connor McDavid and on top of that 11 different players have three or more goals. The defence shut Vegas out in the last two games of that series and held Dallas to 12 total shots in the third periods of Games 3, 4, and 5. Article content And Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard (combined salary $3.6 million) have eliminated $19.75 million worth of opposition goalies so far. Article content If everyone can elevate just a little more, it might be enough. Article content 'If it's going to change (from last year) we have to play our best hockey,' said Knoblauch. 'A lot of credit to Florida, they might be even better than they were last year. For a team to get there three years in a row, that's not by accident. Article content Article content 'I think we have a chance but we're going to have to be at our best to give ourselves that opportunity.' Article content Why will it be different this time? Connor McDavid believes losing Game 7 of a Cup Final strengthens a team's resolve like nothing else can. Article content 'I think we're better for going through last year, it was a great learning experience and it's really driven us all year,' he said, adding he can already feel it in the room. 'I think this run has felt different from last year, it's felt very normal. It hasn't been emotional. We haven't had the highs and lows, it's just kind of been steady. Article content 'That's put us in a good position. Those games can be emotionally draining and we're not drained. We have a lot of depth. We have as good a chance as they do.' Article content And the whole revenge thing? If it works out that way, great, but believe the Oilers when they tell you it doesn't matter who they're playing, this is all about finishing the job. Article content Article content 'Quite honestly, it doesn't matter,' said defenceman Darnell Nurse. 'When you're in this position you just want to give yourself an opportunity to compete for a Stanley Cup. It so happens it's going to be a rematch. They're a really good team, they present a big challenge, but we have a lot of belief in our group. Article content 'It's a resilient group that has a lot of belief in each other and we earned ourselves an opportunity to go back to the Stanley Cup Finals. There is a hunger in knowing what's coming and the opportunity that's ahead. We're all excited to get the next series going.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Zach Hyman injury update: Oilers winger has surgery, likely done for playoffs
Edmonton Oilers star winger Zach Hyman is likely gone for the rest of the postseason after having surgery for a Game 4 injury. "We're not expecting him back for the playoffs," said coach Kris Knoblauch, who didn't specify which injury Hyman suffered when he left the game on a hit by the Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment during the first period. The Oilers won the game 4-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Hyman scored 70 goals last season between the regular season and the playoffs. This season, he has 11 points in 15 playoff games and a league-leading 111 hits in the postseason, nearly 30 more than the next player. Zach Hyman heads to the dressing room after taking a hit from Mason Marchment — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 28, 2025 "He's not going to be replaced but hopefully everyone can step up a little bit, a few more hits from everyone else throughout the lineup," Knoblauch said Thursday, adding, "Hopefully somebody is going to come up with an important goal.' Offseason acquisition Jeff Skinner, who has played only one playoff game, will rejoin the lineup for the potential clinching Game 5 in Dallas. "The guys have been playing really well, battling really hard," he told reporters on Thursday. "I'll just try to come in and read off those guys and try to keep it simple and try to contribute." Veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm will return from an injury. He last played on April 11. "For him to come back and feeling great, it's a great addition to our team," Knoblauch said. Forward Connor Brown will miss a second consecutive game Thursday with an unspecified injury. Viktor Arvidsson came back in the lineup for Game 4 to replace Brown. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Zach Hyman injury update: Oilers star has surgery, NHL playoffs over
National Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Mattias Ekholm makes playoff debut with Edmonton Oilers after injury
Better late than never, Mattias Ekholm has rejoined the Edmonton Oilers on their path to a Stanley Cup Finals rematch against the Florida Panthers. Article content Article content The veteran Swedish defenceman was reinserted into the lineup to make his 2024-25 playoff debut Thursday in Game 5 of the Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars, at the same time Zach Hyman had to be taken out after undergoing surgery to repair a reported broken wrist one day earlier. Article content And while the Oilers will certainly miss Hyman's offence and physicality — he leads the NHL with 111 hits in these playoffs — the blow is softened by the return of the team's staunchest defender for the past two seasons. Article content 'I think that I'm just going to go out and play my game,' Ekholm, who turned 35 last week, said following Thursday's morning skate at American Airlines Center. 'If I go out there and try to play somewhat safe, or whatnot, it's not going to suit us very well anyway. Article content 'So, I'm just going to go out in the first couple shifts and obviously make the simple play. But other than that, I'm looking to play my game. That's how I've been successful in this league, that's how I've got to be. It's going to be probably a little bit harder than normal, knowing that I haven't played in a while, but at the same time, just go out and do my thing, and hopefully that will help the team to success.' Article content The last time we saw Ekholm on the ice was April 11 against the San Jose Sharks, where he lasted all of two shifts, totalling 1:52 of ice time before disappearing down the hallway with training staff. Article content Article content He missed nine of the final 11 regular-season games and 15 of the final 20 with the undisclosed injury. Article content Article content 'Obviously, I came back twice and kind of reaggravated it about two months ago,' he said. 'Just making sure I'm in a good spot where I can not just play, but also withstand some blows. Article content 'And that's what playoffs are all about, you're going to get hit, you're going to get knocked down, and just be able to know that I am strong enough to be in a position where I can not only play, but just defend myself, as well.' Article content 'I feel like I'm ready,' Ekholm said. 'I feel like I can play. Obviously, I haven't played in a while, so it will be a bit of an adjustment, but I feel great. Article content 'I don't think I'm playing 26 minutes, but I do think I'm ready to play somewhat of a normal role.' Article content It looked like Ekholm was nothing short of the linchpin holding the entire Oilers team together when they opened the playoffs without him, with back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Kings, who outscored Edmonton by a combined 12-7 in those games.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"They will be a little bit different": Wayne Gretzky makes bold pick for the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals months after 4 Nations' controversy
Image via Ethan Miller/NationalWayne Gretzky, the NHL legend, has been very vocal in the last few weeks after the drama that unfolded at the 4 Nations' final match in February. While Wayne Gretzky has mostly stayed out of the public eye since then, the NHL legend recently opened up about the 2025 Stanley Cup finals and which team he has full faith in. Wayne Gretzky makes his thoughts clear about which team he has full faith in for the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals Inside the NFL Owner's Meeting + Gretzky on Ovechkin's Scoring Record, GOATs & NHL Playoffs | EP 141 Wayne Gretzky recently appeared on NFL star and the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce's popular podcast, New Heights. Even though the Florida Panthers have already qualified for the 2025 Stanley Cup finals after beating the Carolina Hurricanes last night, the Edmonton Oilers are yet to beat the Dallas Stars even though the Oilers have already recorded their third consecutive win in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final. On the recent episode of New Heights, Wayne Gretzky said, "I want you to know, I am the only guy in the TNT panel that picked Edmonton to get to the finals. I picked Tampa Bay in the East. Part of my pick then was Matthew Tkachuk, who was hurt.' The NHL legend added, 'He was such a big part of the success of the Panthers, and I wasn't sure he was coming back.' Wayne Gretzky continued, "Now I will say this, Edmonton learned a great lesson last year losing in the finals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They will be a little bit different, and some of the things won't be surprises off the ice." While the Edmonton Oilers are all set to face the Dallas Stars for Game 5 tonight, Zach Hyman has been ruled out of the game due to an injury. Yesterday, the Edmonton Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch announced that Zach Hyman will be undergoing surgery for his injury even though the team has not revealed what type of injury the star player has sustained. This has the Edmonton Oilers' fans stressed about the situation as an injury at this stage was unexpected. However, the Edmonton Oilers have recorded a pretty strong performance this season and there are high chances of the Oilers reaching the finals again this time. Also Read: Leon Draisaitl turns heads ahead of Game 5 as Oilers seek fourth straight win while Zach Hyman remains injured
