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Oilers' veteran players set to return from injuries ahead of homestand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 2:45 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Oilers' veteran players set to return from injuries ahead of homestand

Summary

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to welcome back several key players as they embark on a five-game homestand starting Tuesday. Zach Hyman is confirmed to return for Saturday's game, while Colton Dach and Jake Walman are likely to follow. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is projected to return late next week. The Oilers have struggled with injuries early in the 2026-27 NHL season, impacting their performance. They recently dropped a 4-2 game to the Utah Mammoth, ending their win streak.

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Status Watch

•Zach Hyman returns for Saturday's game.
•Colton Dach and Jake Walman likely to play soon.
•Ryan Nugent-Hopkins targeted for late next week return.
•Oilers lost 4-2 to Utah Mammoth on Thursday.
•Oilers start a five-game homestand on Tuesday.

Latest Updates

2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Oilers Receive Critical Injury News On Veteran Forwards

What they're saying

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The Edmonton Oilers have been anything but healthy in the early goings of the 2026-27 NHL season, as they’ve been without multiple veteran players because of various injuries.Among the players that have missed time for Edmonton include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Frederik Andersen, Jake Walman, Zach Hyman, Colton Dach, and Jason Dickinson.However, there’s some light at the […] The post Oilers Receive Critical Injury News On Veteran Forwards appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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