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Hyman (upper-body) will return in Utah on Saturday.

Hyman played 20:33 on ice in Edmonton's season-opening 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, but hasn't played since due to an upper-body injury, missing six games. The 34-year-old forward is expected to be a key offensive contributor this season, but the Oilers have fared well offensively in his absence, scoring 31 goals in seven games (5-1-1). Hyman is coming off a resurgent 2025-26 season, scoring 52 points (31G / 21A) in 58 games.

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Levi will start vs. Utah on Thursday.

The Oilers have struggled between the pipes in recent seasons, but they hope Levi can provide long-overdue stability after a promising start to the 2026-27 season. The 24-year-old Levi has yet to lose in four games this season (4-0-0), posting a 2.76 GAA and .903 SV%, and is coming off an outstanding performance, saving 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Central Division-leading Utah Mammoth team that has scored 27 goals (3.9 GF/GP) in seven games (5-2-0).

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Hyman (upper-body) will not return on Tuesday vs. Los Angeles.

Hyman played 20:33 on ice in Edmonton's season-opening 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, but hasn't played since due to an upper-body injury. He appears to be nearing a return, but will miss at least one more game. His next chance to return will be Thursday against the Utah Mammoth. The 34-year-old forward had a resurgent 2025-26 season, scoring 52 points (31G / 21A) in 58 games, and will again be relied upon heavily for offence in 2026-27.

Zach Hyman
Levi will start vs. Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Neither Tristan Jarry nor Devon Levi has been spectacular to start the 2026-27 season, but Levi hasn't lost yet and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old Levi is coming off a strong performance, stopping 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, and is 3-0-0 with a 3.35 GAA and .863 SV% this season. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -130 road favourites against a winless Kings team that has been outscored 17-10 through four games (0-2-2).

Devon Levi
Hyman (upper-body) returned to Oilers’ practice on Friday.

Hyman played 20:33 time on ice in Edmonton's season-opening 6-5 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, but has not played since due to an upper-body injury. He appears to be on cue to return for original two-week recovery timeline. The 34-year-old forward had a resurgent 2025-26 season, scoring 52 points (31G / 21A) in 58 games and will be relied upon heavily again for offence in 2026-27.

Zach Hyman
Dickinson (undisclosed) will make his season debut in Anaheim on Wednesday.

Dickinson has yet to play this season, but he will make his debut on Wednesday, his first game since signing a five-year, $20 million ($4.0M AAV) extension in the offseason. The 31-year-old Dickinson spent 2025-26 between Chicago and Edmonton, putting up seven goals, 17 points, and 20 PIMs in 64 games.

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Levi will start in Anaheim on Wednesday.

Levi has been far from spectacular, but he has won both of his outings and will return to the crease for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 24-year-old goalie has a chance to earn significant playing time in Edmonton, but he certainly hopes to improve his 4.02 GAA and .810 SV% over his two games this season (2-0-0).

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