The Edmonton Oilers face a significant setback as Zach Hyman, their top-line forward, will miss the remainder of Game 4 in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars due to an injury sustained from a hit by Mason Marchment. Hyman dropped his stick after the collision, appearing to favor his right arm or wrist before heading directly to the locker room.

Hyman's absence is a substantial blow, given his pivotal role in the team's playoff success, where he has delivered five goals and 11 points, alongside leading the league with 119 hits over 14 playoff games. The Oilers were already dealing with the loss of another forward, Connor Brown, who was sidelined after a previous hit in Game 3, prompting Victor Arvidsson to re-enter the lineup as a replacement.