Zach Hyman Finds His Scoring Touch Again with Big Hat Trick Night
Having a healthy Zach Hyman back in the lineup is starting to look like a turning point for the Edmonton Oilers, and it showed in a big way in their 4–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. On a night where confidence seemed to return in full force, Hyman delivered a hat trick while Connor McDavid quietly put together one of those dominant playmaking performances, finishing with four primary assists.
For Hyman, this moment felt earned. After suffering a wrist injury during last season’s Western Conference final and undergoing surgery, he missed the first 19 games of the season. When he did return, the goals didn’t come right away. He went six games without scoring, and for a player known for living around the net and finishing chances, that kind of drought can test anyone. But recently, things have clearly started to click. With five goals in his last six games, it feels like his rhythm has finally come back.
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From the opening moments against Detroit, Hyman looked confident. His first goal came on the power play, set up perfectly by McDavid. The second was another example of chemistry, with McDavid finding him at the right time and place. The third, an empty-netter late in the game, sealed the night and sent hats flying. It was Hyman’s sixth career regular-season hat trick and another reminder of how important he is to this team.
What stands out most is how natural the connection looks again between Hyman, McDavid, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. These three have played together for years, and when they’re healthy and in sync, they’re hard to stop. Hyman himself admitted it feels fun when that line finds its groove, and it showed in how confidently they controlled the game.
Head coach Kris Knoblauch pointed out that this kind of slow start isn’t new for Hyman. Even last season, goals took a bit of time to come. But he was never worried, because Hyman continues to do the right things. He’s relied on to score, and more importantly, he’s relied on to battle, create chances, and wear teams down. Once the puck starts going in, the rest usually follows.
McDavid also deserves mention here. His recent stretch has been outstanding, and having his familiar linemates back has clearly helped. He’s been dialed in, pushing the pace, and taking responsibility as the team’s leader to drive results.
In the bigger picture, this win mattered. The Oilers have now won three of their last four games, and strong goaltending from Stuart Skinner has added stability. But nights like this, where key players rediscover their confidence, can shift momentum. If Hyman truly is back in his scoring groove, it’s a development that could have a major impact on Edmonton’s season moving forward.
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