Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars during third period NHL Western Conference Final playoff action, in Edmonton on Sunday, May 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

By The Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers place winger Zach Hyman on IR to start season

Oct 7, 2025 | 11:26 AM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve to start the NHL season.

The winger was sidelined by a dislocated wrist in late May as the Oilers faced the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final.

He did not play in the Stanley Cup final, where Edmonton fell to the Florida Panthers for the second year in a row, but participated in training camp in recent weeks.

The 33-year-old forward amassed 27 goals and 17 assists across 73 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, and frequently skated on a line with Oilers captain Connor McDavid.

Hyman added another five goals and six assists in 15 playoff contests before getting injured.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2025.

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