Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch: Zach Hyman could return in early November

Edmonton Oilers fans might not have to wait much longer to get their first look at Zach Hyman this season.

The winger could return from injury in early November, coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Thursday.

The 33-year-old Toronto native fractured and damaged ligaments in his wrist during the playoffs last season, for which he underwent surgery.

He suffered the injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars while getting the puck out of his zone and being caught by a hit from Mason Marchment in the neutral zone.

Hyman dropped his stick immediately and went to the locker room while holding his right arm.

The fifth-year Oiler played in 73 games last season, scoring 27 goals and 44 points with seven game-winners.

The Oilers host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday (Sportsnet West, Sportsnet+, 9 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. MT).