Zach Hyman injury puts Edmonton Oilers’ playoff momentum at serious risk

The Edmonton Oilers could be without one of their key players, Zach Hyman. He injured his right arm in a huge win against the Dallas Stars. Coach Kris Knoblauch mentioned it is most likely Zach Hyman will miss games moving forward.

It is not good news for the group as Zach Hyman has been providing valuable playoff contributions on the ice - making tough plays and smart plays both on offense and checking.

Zach Hyman's injury might be painful for Oilers

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ach Hyman was injured in the first period of a playoff game against the Dallas Stars. Although the Oilers won, they could lose Hyman for the next ones. Coach Kris Knoblauch said it doesn't appear promising and they may have to continue without him.Easily dependable in Zach Hyman's absence is Toronto's playoff success is due in a large role from his play on the ice, he leads all players in the playoffs in hits. He plays hard, is hard to play against, and always gives maximum effort.

But he's not all physical, he also knows how to score and assist on goals for his teammates. To date in the playoffs, he has assisted on a lot of goals and made good plays that became points.Without him, other players in the Oilers will have to step up.

They will have to try a little harder offensively and defensively. It's difficult to replace a player such as Zach Hyman, who does a little bit of everything and shows the way by example.Also Read: Zach Hyman's Game-Winning Goal Pushes Edmonton Oilers To A Record Comeback Victory Over Golden Knights In Game 1

Oilers must adapt and remain resilient without key forward

The Oilers are still in pursuit of the Stanley Cup, and the games do not leave any room to breathe. Losing Zach Hyman now makes it more difficult. He's a guy who puts energy, strength, and intelligent hockey on the ice. His loss will be felt immediately.Other forwards such as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl could have to take on more of the burden. The team could also bring in younger players or shuffle the lines to keep the heat on their opposition. Coach Knoblauch will need to be wise in his decision-making to keep the team intact.Zach Hyman’s injury occurred on a big victory, but now the Oilers are presented with an even larger challenge of winning without one of their best players. The team's fans will be praying for some positive news, but at this time, they're ready to go on without him.