April 2, 2026Updated 3:29 pm EDT
NHL action on Thursday features the Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) at Rogers Place, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are fifth in the Western Conference (85 points), and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (68 points).
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Injury reportsOilers
Colton Dach: Out (Undisclosed),
Leon Draisaitl: Out (Lower Body),
Mattias Janmark: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
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
In 75 games played, Connor McDavid has totaled 125 points (43 goals and 82 assists).
Tristan Jarry has allowed 91 goals (3.34 goals-against average) and racked up 687 saves.
In 62 games played this season, Connor Bedard has collected67 points (1.0 per game), with 30 goals and 37 assists).
Spencer Knight has played 50 games this season, conceding 137 goals (2.7 goals-against average) with 1,326 saves and a .906 save percentage (17th in the league).
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