Zach Hyman calls out Oilers teammates with clear challenge to step up following Flyers loss
|
Jack Sutherland
Jan 3, 2026 (9:14 PM)
|
|
Photo credit: DraftKings Network
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman has called out the rest of his teammates with a clear challenge after they lost 5-2 today to the Philadelphia Flyers at home.
The Edmonton Oilers, who have lost five of their last 10 games, lost 5-2 today to the Philadelphia Flyers at home, which isn't sitting well with them.
In fact, Oilers forward Zach Hyman is already calling out the rest of his teammates with a clear challenge to be more urgent in response.
Sure there's urgency. It's a long season, you want to play your best every game, take advantage of every home stand, but unfortunately, that's not the case. Having said that, it's time that we string a bunch of games together here. - Zach Hyman
Hyman also said that he thinks there is room for improvement in several aspects of Edmonton's overall play on the ice and that they can't tentatively sit back anymore.
Parts of (Edmonton's game) is OK, parts of it just needs more intensity, more urgency. Nothing structurally, we just have to work. We've been a little bit tentative, sitting back a little bit. - Zach Hyman
Zach Hyman Recently Came Back From An Injury He Suffered In The Western Conference Final
Hyman had to watch while the rest of his teammates played in their second straight Stanley Cup Final after he suffered a disclosed right wrist in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars.
Hyman not only missed the rest of the playoffs, but missed all of training camp, the preseason, and the first several weeks of the new season.
He did eventually make his return to the ice in November and already has 22 points (12G, 10A) in 23 games played.
Also read on HockeyLatest :
Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood linked to Eastern Conference team
Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood linked to Eastern Conference team
| POLL | ||
JANVIER 3 | 254 ANSWERS Zach Hyman calls out Oilers teammates with clear challenge to step up following Flyers loss Do the Oilers have what it takes for a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 30.7 % |
| No | 176 | 69.3 % |
| List of polls | ||