The Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7) begin a four-game homestand on Monday night when they face off with the Edmonton Oilers (22-18-7) at the United Center.
It’s the second of three meetings between the two teams in the 2025-26 season, with Edmonton winning the first matchup 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Arena on Nov. 1. Evan Bouchard recorded the overtime winner and had two points. Leon Draisaitl (PP) and Jack Roslovic (PP) scored the two Oilers’ goals in regulation. Connor McDavid had three assists. Tyler Bertuzzi (PP) and Andre Burakovsky were the goal scorers for the Blackhawks.
Last time out, the Blackhawks moved to 5-1-0 in the New Year despite being without their top two goaltenders. Both Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom were out due to illness, but AHL-starter Drew Commesso impressively stepped in and stopped all 36 shots for his first NHL shutout. Bertuzzi (PP), Nick Lardis, and Ryan Greene (EN) scored in a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Oilers are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings in their last time out on Saturday. McDavid extended his point streak to 18 games with his 30th goal of the season, while Leon Draisaitl also scored twice. Adrian Kempe recorded the shootout winner for the Kings.
Edmonton is 2-1-1 to begin the New Year and currently sits in second place in the Pacific Division standings with 51 points through 45 games. The Oilers have a two-point cushion on the third-place San Jose Sharks and are three points clear of the final wildcard playoff spot in a tight Western Conference.
Here’s everything to note before the puck drops at 7:30 p.m. CT in Chicago.
Blackhawks Regular Season Notes (Last Five Games)
Captain Nick Foligno comes up clutch with the first shootout goal of his NHL career to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 win in the Nation’s Capital. Teuvo Teravainen and Ryan Donato also scored in the victory against the Washington Capitals, while Spencer Knight stopped 32 of 34 shots.
It was the Tyler Bertuzzi Show on Sunday, as he carried the Blackhawks to their third consecutive win with a hat trick. Bertuzzi scored all three goals, including the overtime winner, to overcome a late deficit and beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2.
What a complete team win! Seven different players scored a goal, and 13 recorded a point in a 7-3 beatdown over the St. Louis Blues. Both special teams units were also spectacular as the Blackhawks’ winning streak reached four games.
Connor Bedard was back, but the Blackhawks were still stretched remarkably thin against the Washington Capitals. An illness/flu bug swept through the locker room, leaving several players unavailable. Chicago couldn’t extend the winning streak and fell 5-1 to the Capitals for their first loss of 2026.
Without Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom, Drew Commesso filled in for the second time in as many nights and had a career performance. Commesso stopped all 36 shots faced for his first NHL shutout, which moved the Blackhawks to 5-1-1 in 2026 after a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators.
Blackhawks Projected Lineup
Forward Lines
Ryan Greene — Connor Bedard – Andre Burakovsky
Tyler Bertuzzi — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
Teuvo Teravainen — Oliver Moore — Nick Lardis
Ryan Donato — Nick Foligno — Landon Slaggert
Defensive Pairings
Alex Vlasic-Louis Crevier
Wyatt Kaiser-Artyom Levshunov
Matt Grzelcyk-Connor Murphy
Scratched
F — Colton Dach, F — Sam Lafferty
Injured
F — Frank Nazar (face)
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The Blackhawks are expected to roll with the same forward lines from Saturday’s win over Nashville. Colton Dach was on the ice for the morning skate after missing Saturday’s game with an illness, but he appears to be a healthy scratch.
Louis Crevier, who also missed Saturday’s game due to illness, will draw back into the lineup on the top defensive pairing with Alex Vlasic. Connor Murphy has returned to the third pairing with Matt Grzelcyk.
Oilers Projected Lineup
Forward Lines
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
Vasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl — Kasperi Kapanen
Andrew Mangiapane — Jack Roslovic — Matthew Savoie
Mattias Janmark — Curtis Lazar — Trent Frederic
Defensive Pairings
Mattias Ekholm-Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse-Ty Emberson
Spencer Stastney-Alec Regula
Scratched
F — Isaac Howard
Injured
F — Adam Henrique (upper body), G — Tristan Jarry (lower body), D — Jake Walman (undisclosed)
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Andrew Mangiapane is expected to draw into the lineup for the Oilers on the third line after being a healthy scratch on Sunday. Mangiapane skated with Jack Roslovic and Matthew Savoie during the morning skate.
Isaac Howard is expected to be the lone scratch on Monday.
Former Blackhawks defenseman Alec Regula will remain in the lineup for Edmonton on the third pairing with Spencer Stasny. Jake Walman is currently on long-term injured reserve.
Projected Goaltending Matchup
Spencer Knight (13-11-6, 2.62 GAA, .910 Sv%, 2 SO) vs. Calvin Pickard (5-6-2, 3.68 GAA, .871 Sv%, 0 SO)
Knight will make his 31st start of the season in net for the Blackhawks. The 24-year-old stopped 27 of 30 shots faced in a win over the St. Louis Blues in his most recent start on Wednesday. Knight is 0-1-2 with a 3.30 GAA and .901 Sv% in three career games against Edmonton.
Pickard is expected to make his 14th start of the season in net for the Oilers. The 33-year-old stopped 13 of 16 shots faced in a win over the Winnipeg Jets in his last time out on Thursday. Pickard is 5-5-0 with a 3.05 GAA, .906 Sv%, and one shutout in 12 career games against Chicago.
2025-26 Schedule/Results vs. Oilers
Monday marks the lone game of the season between the Blackhawks and Oilers in Chicago. The first meeting was held at Rogers Place in Edmonton, and that’s where the two teams will match up again in the series finale.
The Blackhawks have earned a point in 13 of their last 19 games against Edmonton at United Center (10-6-3).
11/01/25 — 3-2 OTL, Rogers Place
01/12/26 — United Center
04/02/26 — Rogers Place
2025-26 Team Stats & Leaders
Chicago Blackhawks:
Goals — Tyler Bertuzzi (23)
Assists — Connor Bedard (27)
Points — Connor Bedard (46)
GF/GP — 2.82 (24th)
GA/GP — 3.09 (17th)
PP% — 23.3% (7th)
PK% — 85% (4th)
FOW% — 47% (28th)
Edmonton Oilers:
Goals — Connor McDavid (30)
Assists — Connor McDavid (48)
Points — Connor McDavid (78)
GF/GP — 3.38 (4th)
GA/GP — 3.31 (26th)
PP% — 33.9% (1st)
PK% — 79.5% (17th)
FOW% — 52.6% (4th)
How To Watch, Listen, & Game Info
Edmonton Oilers (22-16-7, 51 points) @ Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7, 45 points)
7:30 p.m. CT — United Center
Head Coaches: Kris Knoblauch (EDM), Jeff Blashill (CHI)
TV/Stream: CHSN (Ball/Pang), SNW
Radio: WGN 720 AM (Wiedeman/Konroyd)
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