Oilers turn to Jarry for Utah rematch as Hyman returns
Edmonton visits the Mammoth at Delta Center on Saturday, with Zach Hyman set to rejoin the lineup.
What's newZach Hyman will return against Utah, coach Mike Babcock told reporters Saturday.
Tristan Jarry is scheduled to start for the Edmonton Oilers when they visit the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on Saturday, Oct. 17. The rematch begins at 10 p.m. ET, or 8 p.m. MT.
Zach Hyman will return to the lineup, coach Mike Babcock told reporters Saturday, according to Sportsnet. The winger has not played since Edmonton’s season opener because of an upper-body injury.
Colton Dach and Jake Walman could also be available, according to Edmonton’s official preview. All three took part in Thursday’s morning skate.
Utah won Thursday’s meeting 4-2 at Rogers Place, with Clayton Keller scoring twice. That ended Edmonton’s five-game winning streak and handed the Oilers their first regulation loss, leaving them at 5-1-1. The Mammoth enter at 6-2-0.
Connor McDavid can extend his season-opening point streak to eight games. He has four goals and 14 assists for a league-leading 18 points, according to NHL.com. Evan Bouchard leads NHL defencemen with 15 points through seven games.
The Oilers have won all four of their road games this season.
