Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton’s projected lineup for game against the Chicago Blackhawks | Jan. 11, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers will look to get back in the win column after a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins as they face off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

After kicking off the new year with a four-game win streak, the Oilers were handed their first loss of 2025 on Thursday. Chicago is also heading into Saturday's game following a 5-3 defeat as they lost to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

The Oilers are third in the Pacific Division; however, with a win on Saturday, they could move into second place depending on the result between the LA Kings and Calgary Flames matchup.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Forwards:

1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (LW) - Connor McDavid (C) - Zach Hyman (RW)
2. Vasily Podkolzin (LW) - Leon Draisaitl (C) - Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
3. Mattias Janmark (LW) - Adam Henrique (C) - Connor Brown (RW)
4. Kasperi Kapanen (LW) - Derek Ryan (C) - Corey Perry (RW)

Defense:

1. Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard
2. Darnell Nurse - Connor Brown
3. Brett Kulak - Ty Emberson

Goalies:

• Calvin Pickard
• Stuart Skinner

Powerplay:

1. Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid
2. Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Viktor Arvidsson, Darnell Nurse, Mattias Ekholm

Penalty Kill:

1. Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Mattias Ekholm, Ty Emberson
2. Mattias Janmark, Kasperi Kapanen, Darnell Nurse, Brett Kulak

Odds for Oilers vs Blackhawks and upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule

Edmonton is a strong betting favorite considering how well it has played this season, and how inconsistent the Blackhawks have been.

On FanDuel, the Oilers are -410 favorites while Chicago is a +315 underdog. On DraftKings, Edmonton is a -395 favorite and the Blackhawks are +310 underdogs.

If the lines hold, it would take a $410 bet on Edmonton to win $100 on FanDuel, while a $100 bet on Chicago could win $395.

Following Saturday's game in Chicago, Edmonton will head home to host the LA Kings on Monday before hitting the road again for a three-game stretch. The Oilers will face the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, Colorado Avalanche on Thursday and Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

The team will then return home for a six-game stretch that will carry them through the end of January.