US EditionFrom Scorer to Bruiser, Oilers' Hyman Making a Different Mark in the NHL Playoffs
- Zach Hyman has shifted from being a top NHL goal scorer to leading the playoffs in physical hits for the Edmonton Oilers in 2025.
- This change follows Edmonton's altered playing style after losing the 2024 Stanley Cup final in Game 7 to Florida and aiming to wear down opponents physically.
- Hyman delivered a team-high nine checks in a 3-0 Game 2 win over Dallas during the Western Conference final, exemplifying his new role emphasized by coach Kris Knoblauch.
- Hyman leads the post-season with 99 hits, far ahead of Panthers forward Sam Bennett’s 72, while teammate Connor McDavid stresses winning over style despite less entertaining play.
- The Oilers’ increased physicality could create scoring chances by wearing down opponents and referees, giving an advantage to whichever team is ready to play hard and win.
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The Hamilton Spectator
From scorer to bruiser, Oilers’ Hyman making a different mark in the NHL playoffs
DALLAS - Zach Hyman was a scoring machine a year ago. The Edmonton Oilers winger has evolved into a hit machine in this year's NHL playoffs.
Collingwood Today
From scorer to bruiser, Oilers' Hyman making a different mark in the NHL playoffs
DALLAS — Zach Hyman was a scoring machine a year ago. The Edmonton Oilers winger has evolved into a hit machine in this year's NHL playoffs.
From scorer to bruiser, Oilers' Zach Hyman making a different mark
Zach Hyman was a scoring machine a year ago. The Edmonton Oilers winger has evolved into a hit machine in this year’s NHL playoffs. Hyman leads all players with 99 hits in the post-season with Panthers forward Sam Bennett next with 72 entering Saturday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final between Florida and the Carolina Hurricanes. Hyman delivered a team-leading nine checks Friday when Edmonton blanked the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 of the …
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