Kris Knoblauch makes hilarious joke about Zach Hyman's bubble mask
The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling showdown against the Ottawa Senators tonight, and Zach Hyman will look to continue his hot-streak after suffering a fractured nose against the Florida Panthers.
Zach Hyman has been one of the hottest players on the team since all the Team Canada drama ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
Since being left off Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster, the Oilers forward has nine goals in eight games, including goals in five straight games.
Prior to that, he was really slumping, as he only had three goals in his first 20 games to start the campaign. He's now up to 12 goals on the season.
Additionally, Zach Hyman has been a steady offensive producer since his nose shattered against the Florida Panthers.
Since putting on the hilarious looking bubble mask, Zach Hyman Hyman has scored a goal in each game following the injury.
Edmonton Oilers coach jokes that Hyman got better with bubble
«We're talking about how it's easier to be around the net when you are wearing the bubble because it doesn't matter what happens; you're pretty safe,» Knoblauch said with a smile.
«Right now, eight goals in the last nine, they're going in for him right now He's been playing really well, and part of our success is getting that offence from our top players, and Zach's one of those guys.»
-Kris Knoblauch
According to the Daily Hive, He now has nine goals in his last eight games to bring his season total up to 12 on the season. That's good enough for third on the Oilers and puts him on pace to notch about 30 goals when the season is over.
Zach Hyman will look to continue his impressive scoring streak tonight against the Ottawa Senators.
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