Zach Hyman was absent from the team’s practice ... Head coach Kris Knoblauch said after practice that Hyman suffered a broken nose but he’s expected to play on Thursday when the Oilers host ...

Unless, of course, you’re Zach ... Hyman continued to emphasize that a positive attitude and hard work enabled him to succeed and reach the NHL. He also recounted the moment he broke his nose ...

Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman had an unforgettable campaign ... a puck to the face left him with a couple of black eyes, a broken nose, and looking like he’d been in a dustup with some locals ...

Zach Hyman is a man possessed ... very Panthers in a Dec. 16 game billed as the Stanley Cup rematch. The broken nose and matching black eyes haven’t slowed him down in the slightest, however ...

Zach Hyman may have been left off Team Canada ... Hyman has been playing like a man possessed, playing through a broken nose ...

Meanwhile, Zach Hyman will not miss any time after sustaining a broken nose during Monday’s 6-5 loss to the Florida Panthers. Hyman, who scored twice in the game, was hit by a deflected shot ...