Oilers forward Zach Hyman returns to injured reserve with neck injury

Edmonton Oilers' forward Zach Hyman has returned to injured reserve due to a neck injury sustained on Monday during the team's 4-3 shootout defeat to the Detroit Red Wings. The 33-year-old hit his head on the glass, prompting head coach Mike Babcock to adopt a cautious approach in managing the situation. Babcock clarified that this injury is not connected to the upper-body issue that had previously kept Hyman sidelined at the start of the season.

The former 50-goal scorer, who has made only six appearances this season, is expected to be sidelined for at least a week. The Oilers may welcome reinforcements, as forward Jason Dickinson and defenseman Mattias Ekholm are likely to return from their respective injuries. This news, reported by The Canadian Press, was initially published on October 28, 2026.