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Michigan Hockey alumnus Zach Hyman out for rest of NHL Playoffs following brutal injury

Former Michigan hockey standout Zach Hyman will miss the remainder of the NHL playoffs after suffering an upper-body injury in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed Wednesday. Hyman will undergo surgery.

Zach Hyman will undergo surgery on an upper-body injury, Kris Knoblauch announced

He's expected to miss the rest of the #StanleyCup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/8tlGwjGJPK— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 28, 2025

It’s a tough blow for the 32-year-old winger, who has been a major piece of Edmonton’s playoff run. Hyman — who played at Michigan from 2011-15 and was a Hobey Baker finalist as a senior — left Tuesday’s game midway through the first period after taking a hit to the right shoulder.