Unfortunately, his pursuit ended early in the first period of the Oilers' 4-1 victory at Rogers Place during an innocent collision with Stars forward Mason Marchment. He immediately dropped his stick and bolted to the Edmonton dressing room, fearing a worst-case scenario that was quickly confirmed by team physicians.

The Oilers say they will miss "emotional leader" Zach Hyman, who won't play in the Stanley Cup Final because of a wrist injury.

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers meeting again makes this the 11th Stanley Cup Final rematch in NHL history and the first since 2009