April 2, 2026 1:26 pm EDT
The Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9) host the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) as a part of Thursday’s NHL schedule, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers rank fifth while the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference.
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Injury reportsOilers
Colton Dach: Out (Undisclosed),
Mattias Janmark: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Leon Draisaitl: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Connor McDavid has totaled 125 points in 75 games (43 goals and 82 assists).
Tristan Jarry has conceded 91 goals (3.3 goals-against average) and recorded 687 saves with an .883 save percentage (59th in the league).
Connor Bedard has collected67 points this season (one per game), with 30 goals and 37 assists in 62 games (playing 20:16 per game).
Spencer Knight has 1,326 saves while giving up 137 goals (2.7 goals-against average) with a .906 save percentage (17th in the league).
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