Overview
- Hyman departed early in the first period of Game 4 after a hit from Mason Marchment left him favoring his right arm, prompting him to head straight to the locker room.
- Edmonton secured a 4-1 victory over the Stars to claim a 3-1 advantage in the Western Conference finals despite the loss of its physical winger.
- Hyman has recorded an NHL-high 119 playoff hits this postseason, underpinning his role on Connor McDavid’s top line along with special teams duties.
- The Oilers were already missing forward Connor Brown due to injury, leading to Victor Arvidsson stepping into the fourth line to cover absences.
- Coach Kris Knoblauch plans to lean on secondary scorers with defensive depth in Edmonton’s bid to finish off the series in Dallas.