PROJECTED LINEUP: Oilers vs. Stars

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Oilers face the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on Thursday night hoping to have the services of forward Zach Hyman back in the lineup.
After missing Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, Hyman participated in full at this morning's pre-game skate on the second line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl in a positive showing from the 30-year-old that he could be ready to return for the Oilers tonight. Despite being unable to go last game and a rest day on Thursday, Hyman has been on the ice the last two days for skates trying to work his way back to being game ready.
The Toronto product is one goal shy of 30 goals, which would make him the fourth Oilers skater this season (McDavid, Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins) to reach the mark the next time he finds the back of the net.
"I haven't gone into talk with our training staff or our doctors just yet, but for me, he skated the past two days and I think that's a good sign," Head Coach Jay Woodcroft said.