The Edmonton Oilers (27-18-4) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-4) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on NBC Sports Networks. The Oilers are sixth (with 58 points) and the Blackhawks 16th (34 points) in the Western Conference.
How to Watch Edmonton vs. Chicago
Head-to-head results for Edmonton vs. Chicago
| Date | Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/30/2022 |
Blackhawks |
Oilers |
5-4 EDM |
|
10/27/2022 |
Blackhawks |
Oilers |
6-5 EDM |
Edmonton and Chicago Stats
- The Oilers are scoring 3.7 goals per game (third in NHL), and the Blackhawks concede 3.6 (26th).
- The Blackhawks are scoring 2.4 goals per game (31st in league), and the Oilers are conceding 3.2 (18th).
- Edmonton is 10th in the league in terms of goal differential, at +22.
- Chicago is 29th in the NHL in goal differential, at -52 (-1.1 per game).
- On the power play, the Oilers have scored 55 goals (on 32.0% of opportunities, first in NHL), and short-handed the Blackhawks have conceded 34 (killing off 76.2% of penalties, 22nd in league).
- The Blackhawks have scored 26 power-play goals (successful on 19.1% of opportunities), and the Oilers have conceded 43 goals while short-handed (killing off 75.1% of penalties).
Edmonton Impact Players
- One of Edmonton’s top contributing offensive players this season is Connor McDavid, who has 89 points (40 goals, 49 assists) and plays an average of 22:38 per game.
- Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton’s top contributors through 47 games, with 28 goals and 45 assists.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 58 total points for Edmonton, with 22 goals and 36 assists.
- Stuart Skinner has a 2.9 goals against average, and 829 saves. His .914 save percentage ranks 16th in the league.
Oilers Injuries:
Ryan Murray: Out (Back),
Oscar Klefbom: Out (Shoulder),
Mike Smith: Out (Undisclosed),
Kailer Yamamoto: Out (Undisclosed)
Chicago Impact Players
- Max Domi has scored 14 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 20 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with 34 total points (0.7 per game). He averages 2.3 shots per game, shooting 13.1%.
- Patrick Kane has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with nine goals and 23 assists.
- Jonathan Toews has earned 13 goals on the season, adding 14 assists.
- Petr Mrazek has an .888 save percentage (45th in the league), with 569 total saves, giving up 72 goals (3.9 goals against average).
Blackhawks Injuries:
Jujhar Khaira: Out (Back),
Tyler Johnson: Out (Ankle),
Jarred Tinordi: Out (Face),
Alex Stalock: Out (Concussion)
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