The Edmonton Oilers take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Saturday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. EST.
The Oilers (25-13-3) were in red-hot form with four straight wins before playing away against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday and losing. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks (14-26-2) find themselves amid yet another disappointing season as they sit at the bottom of the Central Division.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks game info
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Venue: United Center, Chicago
- TV Broadcast: SNW, CHSN
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Edmonton Oilers game preview
After four impressive performances, a 5-3 defeat to the Penguins, who sit in the bottom half of the Metropolitan Division, must not have been on the bingo card for the Oilers. Edmonton had been on a fantastic run and will now look to start afresh as it faces the Blackhawks who continue to struggle this season.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Winger Evander Kane is still sidelined for the Oilers as the return date for the star attacker looks to be coming close in the first quarter of 2025.
Chicago Blackhawks game preview
Having accumulated the least amount of points across all four divisions, the Blackhawks come into this game as clear underdogs. The team has won only two out of its last nine games as it faces off against the Oilers, who are longing for a bounce back after their most recent defeat.
Chicago Blackhawks injuries
Connor Murphy, Craig Smith, Alec Martinez and Laurent Brossoit are all sidelined for the Blackhawks due to their ongoing injuries.
Oilers and Blackhawks key players
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to impress for the Oilers this season as they have recorded 119 points between them. Draisaitl leads the line with 61 points as McDavid closely follows him with 58.
Youngster Connor Bedard has continued his fine form from last season, as the star has scored 38 points. Having put up 11 goals and provided 27 assists, Bedard will hope his points can help the team get some wins.