Oilers’ Hyman back on IR with neck injury

EDMONTON – Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman is heading back to injured reserve ahead of Wednesday’s Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames.

The 33-year-old was injured when he hit his head on the glass during Monday’s 4-3 shootout loss to Detroit.

Head coach Mike Babcock said Wednesday that Hyman is dealing with a stiff neck and the team is taking a cautious approach.

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Babcock confirmed the injury is unrelated to the upper-body issue that kept Hyman out of the lineup to start the season.

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The former 50-goal scorer, who has appeared in just six games this season, will be out for at least a week.

The Oilers could get some reinforcements, with forward Jason Dickinson and defenceman Mattias Ekholm potentially returning from injuries.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2026.