Oilers’ Zach Hyman placed on injured reserve with ‘stiff neck’

Zach Hyman is heading back to the injured reserve.

By Sportsnet Staff · Sportsnet

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:16 PM

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Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman has been placed on injured reserve with a stiff neck.
Hyman sustained the injury following a hit by Andreas Englund in Monday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
The forward needed assistance to leave the ice after hitting his head hard on the glass.

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The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve due to a "stiff neck," head coach Mike Babcock announced on Wednesday. Hyman sustained the injury during Monday's loss against the Detroit Red Wings.

The injury occurred when Hyman took a hit from Andreas Englund, striking his head hard against the glass before needing help to leave the ice. Hyman had recently returned to action, recording one goal in six games this season after previously missing time with an upper-body issue.

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