At age 31, Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers reached a significant milestone in his NHL career by scoring his 50th goal of the season, marking the first time he has achieved this feat and becoming the second player this season to do so. The journey to 50 goals was highlighted by a series of games leading up to this achievement, including a notable performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs, his former team, where anticipation was high for him to reach the milestone in front of family and friends. Despite the pressure, Hyman's 50th goal came in a subsequent game, a power play goal (PPG) assisted by teammate Connor McDavid, and was celebrated as a testament to his hard work and determination. The achievement was recognized as particularly significant given Hyman's unlikely path to becoming a 50-goal scorer in the NHL, a journey he reflected on by acknowledging his continuous hard work and belief in himself despite not always being the best player on his team growing up.
The puck for @EdmontonOilers @ZachHyman 50th goal. Couldnt happen to a nicer, hardworking, talented guy. Congratulations. https://t.co/CJyfslkgCT
Proof. Zach Hyman’s 50th goal. https://t.co/0ECUyUGKk7
Zach Hyman is the second player this season to hit the 50-goal mark! 💥 https://t.co/Z1MeHCmxhe
Zach Hyman with his 50th goal of the season. In a shocking sequence of event be buried it from the crease.
Hyman beats Reinhart in the race to 50 goals. Reinhart has a chance to catch up, though, after scoring 49 earlier tonight. https://t.co/ydINk5Qxuo
MAKE THAT 50 FOR ZMH 🛢️ Congrats to Zach Hyman for hitting the 50-goal mark on the season! https://t.co/eg48YtcojP
Ottawa’s PA: “Edmonton goal. His 50th of the season …” A big roar from the Oilers fans in attendance followed. Great moment for Hyman. #Oilers
Zach Hyman, on his journey to becoming a 50-goal NHL scorer at age 31: "I was never the best player on my team (as a kid) and nobody thought I was going to continue progress. Just continue to hit little milestones and continue to work really hard and just believe in yourself."
And there it is, 50 goals for Zach Hyman. Fittingly, a net side tap-in off a crisp tape-to-tape pass by McDavid, who retrieved the puck from the linesman.
🚨 50 GOALS 🚨 Zach Hyman has scored 50 GOALS for the first time in his career! https://t.co/NlfxtkuHEu
Zach Hyman has 50! All 5 @EdmontonOilers touched the puck on his PPG. Players are stoked for him!
Hyman hits 50! 🚨 For the first time in his NHL career, @ZachHyman has reached the 50-goal plateau! https://t.co/i1N49XjSzK
There's No. 50 for Hyman, and a beauty goal it was. From McDavid. Shocker.
There it is — 50 for Hyman. 🚀 #Oilers
Hyman. 50 Goals!
Why Oilers’ Zach Hyman might be the NHL’s most unlikely 50-goal scorer ever By @DNBsports https://t.co/iKd7NWaDoX
Hyman is up to 49 goals. The Oilers have 14 games left. I say Hyman gets to 50. https://t.co/OXMZRgZwdJ
Hyman buries No. 49 on the PP. A 5-1 goal. You'd rather he didn't hit 50 tonight. Tough night to celebrate.
Hyman gets his 49th on an Oilers PP. 5-1 #Leafs at 4:59 of the third.
Zach Hyman scores his 49th goal. In Toronto.
Why Oilers' Zach Hyman might be the NHL's most unlikely 50-goal scorer ever https://t.co/XK4ImKqBgi
Hyman, two goals shy of 50, on possibly hitting milestone tonight: "It would be pretty special. I don’t think many people thought I would have the opportunity to do it here … everybody is making a big deal of it, but I don’t think I’ve won here yet, so that’s the focus." #Leafs
A magical moment is there for the making in Toronto as Oilers winger Zach Hyman is two goals shy of 50. Regardless of if he gets there tonight, it seems like only a matter of time. Here’s why Hyman might be the NHL's most unlikely 50-goal scorer ever: https://t.co/XK4ImKqBgi
Nylander on Hyman: I mean, he’s two (goals) from 50. But. Not tonight. *smiles*
Why Oilers’ Zach Hyman might be the NHL’s most unlikely 50-goal scorer ever ⤵️ https://t.co/roegNSCL2S
Always special to be here in Toronto for Oilers-Leafs on a Saturday night. With Hyman at 48 goals, McDavid will be on a mission to get him to 50 in his hometown, v. his old team. Could be a memorable night.
Zach Hyman has the chance to reach the 50-goal mark for the Oilers in front of family and friends in Toronto against his former team, the Maple Leafs. https://t.co/N9viccRHxb
zach hyman. goal 48. https://t.co/SUJ3Gka2K6
Hyman rips a shot home to make it 6-3. That’s goal No. 48 for him. Four assists for McDavid. Third point for Draisaitl.