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Oilers injury update: Hyman returns Saturday vs. Utah; Dach, Walman ‘very likely’ to play

The Edmonton Oilers finally have some encouraging injury news. According to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s Jason Gregor, familiar faces are set to return from injury. Zach Hyman will play his second game of the season against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
Oilers injury update: Hyman returns Saturday vs. Utah; Dach, Walman ‘very likely’ to play
Key Things to Know
  • Zach Hyman will return Saturday against Utah, while Colton Dach and Jake Walman are very likely to play.
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on track to return late next week against Carolina or Toronto.
  • Colton Dach is on injured reserve, requiring the Oilers to make a corresponding roster move before he plays.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Zach Hyman is set to make his return for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday against the Utah Mammoth, having missed six games due to a lingering preseason issue. In addition, Colton Dach and Jake Walman are reportedly very likely to play, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on track to return late next week against either Carolina or Toronto.

Dach's activation from injured reserve will require a corresponding roster move, potentially involving placing Jason Dickinson on injured reserve. Head coach Mike Babcock confirmed that Dickinson's current absence is not related to his ankle, and also announced that Tristan Jarry will start in goal on Saturday.

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