Hyman is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss his first game of the season on Thursday. The 32-year-old Hyman, coming off a career-best 54 goal campaign, has struggled in the 2024-25 campaign, with only eight points (3G / 5A) in eight games. New acquired Kasperi Kapanen, claimed from waivers yesterday, will draw into the lineup to make his Oilers debut.
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Hyman will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
Hyman did not play on Tuesday due to illness. Evander Kane replaced him on the top powerplay unit, but Hyman will retake his rightful spot there when he returns to action on Thursday. Hyman has been tremendous lately, recording multi-point efforts in three consecutive games, totalling seven points (4G / 3A) and an outrageous 16 shots on goal.
Hyman was a late scratch for Tuesday's game with Edmonton announcing his absence just 30 minutes before puck drop. It's a big loss for the Oilers, as Hyman has been particularly hot of late, racking up four goals and three assists in his last three games. His first chance to return to the lineup will be on Thursday in Winnipeg.
Hyman missed the Oilers' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday as Edmonton takes on Dallas. The 30-year-old is having an incredible season, with 29 goals, 43 assists, 239 SOG, 37 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 66 games this season.
Hyman was forced to miss the Oilers' previous contest due to an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday.
Hyman has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Thursday vs. the Predators. Hyman is expected to start on the third line with Ryan McLeod and Zack Kassian but could move up with Connor McDavid at some point. Hyman has not scored a goal in his last 11 games, compiling just four assists.
Hyman has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play tonight in St. Louis. Hyman, who has scored 11 goals with eight assists (19 points) in 26 games this season, is expected to be back on the Oilers' top line with Connor McDavid.
Hyman appeared to suffer a shoulder injury on Saturday and missed Monday's practice. Head coach Dave Tippett did not rule Hyman out for Tuesday's game vs. his former team, so consider him day-to-day and monitor his status tomorrow.
Hyman was forced to leave Sunday's game in Vancouver after a knee-on-knee collision with Alexander Edler. Edler was suspended for two games for the play but it will cost Hyman at least two weeks. This is a tough blow for the Maple Leafs, who rely on Hyman to do a lot of different things.
Hyman missed Monday's game against the Flames but will replace Nic Petan in the lineup on Wednesday. Hyman will likely return to the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and comes in with 10 points (4G / 6A) in 18 games this season.
After returning to the lineup on Saturday, Hyman will come right back out of the lineup on Monday. Hyman is listed as day-to-day again. Nic Petan will replace him the Maple Leafs' bottom-6.
Hyman was scratched from the lineup on Thursday but will replace Nic Petan and draw back into the lineup on Saturday. Hyman will likely be back on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander and comes in with 10 points (4G / 6A) in 17 games this season.