NHL: Oilers bullish as Lightning visit [Video]

Zach Hyman is ready for the task.

The 32-year-old winger, who has scored three goals in the two games since returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup from injury last week, told media after Tuesday’s morning skate playing the “very high skilled” Tampa Bay Lightning will be demanding. In an enjoyable way.

“Any time you play against a team that’s got a ton of skill and players that are playing really well, it’s always a fun challenge,” said Hyman, who will skate alongside Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the Oilers’ top forward unit Tuesday night (7 p.m.) against Tampa, three years removed from their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories.

“If we’re playing against that No. 1 line, that’ll be a great challenge for our line and for our team as a group.”