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The Edmonton Oilers have a potentially major injury on their hands after Zach Hyman left Game 4 following an awkward play.
While watching the Edmonton Oilers' crusade for their sixth Stanley Cup championship and first since 1990, it's hard to imagine that the team led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was founded by a Canadian Royal Air Force fighter pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II.
Oilers winger Zach Hyman suffered an upper-body injury against the Stars in Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference final.
Mattias Ekholm isn't ready to return to the lineup, but Calvin Pickard will back up Stuart Skinner for the Oilers in Game 4 vs. the Stars.
Admittedly, Hyman is sheepish when asked what it would mean to be known as the hits record holder for one playoff season, especially when thinking of power forwards past and present like Bennett, Matthew Tkachuk, Milan Lucic and Tom Wilson. The NHL, for the record, has been tracking hits since the 2005-06 season.
NHL insider Luke Fox recently made some concerning statements on the future of Connor McDavid, stating that he is not convinced he will re-sign in Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers executive Stan Bowman is recalling the moment in this Stanley Cup Playoffs where his team came alive.