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Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman Shines as Colorado Avalanche Prepare to Face Off at Rogers Place

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to face off against the Colorado Avalanche in an exciting showdown at Rogers Place. As the game approaches, all eyes are on Zach Hyman, the standout performer for the Oilers in their previous games.


Apr 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Lars Eller (20) and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) battle for the puck in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

In the last three games, Hyman has been a force to be reckoned with. He has scored an impressive 3 goals and recorded 6 shots on goal, showcasing his exceptional shooting accuracy of 50 percent. Not only has he been finding the back of the net, but he has also contributed 2 assists, making him a well-rounded player on the ice.


Hyman's performance has not gone unnoticed by his teammates either. Connor McDavid, one of the Oilers' star players, has been impressed by Hyman's contributions to the team's success. McDavid himself has been a key player for the Oilers, with 3 points in the last three games.


Apr 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) controls the puck ahead of Edmonton Oilers center Ryan McLeod (71) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

While Hyman and McDavid have been leading the charge for the Oilers, they have also received strong support from their defensive players. Vincent Desharnais and Evan Bouchard have been solid on defense, with Bouchard recording 2 assists in addition to his strong defensive play.


Looking at the overall performance of the Oilers in their previous games, they have shown great resilience and determination. Despite facing tough opponents like the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, they have managed to put up a fight and secure valuable points.


Apr 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) celebrates with left wing Warren Foegele (37) and goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and center Nick Bjugstad (72) after the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side of the ice, we can't overlook the talent of Nathan MacKinnon from the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon has been a consistent performer for his team, contributing 2 points in their recent game against the Vancouver Canucks.


As both teams prepare to face off at Rogers Place, it will be interesting to see how these top performers continue to make an impact on the game. The Oilers will be looking to build on their recent momentum, while the Avalanche will be aiming to extend their winning streak.


Fans can catch all the action of this highly anticipated game on ESPN+ and ALT. The puck is set to drop at 9:00 PM in Edmonton. Don't miss out on what promises to be an exhilarating clash between these two talented teams.

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