The Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) are on the road once again, kicking off a three-game trip out West against the Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9) at Rogers Place on Thursday. It\u2019s the third and final meeting of the 2025-26 season between the two teams.<\/p>\n
The Oilers have claimed victory in both of the first two matchups, winning 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place on Nov. 1 and 4-1 at the United Center on Jan. 12. Tyler Bertuzzi has scored two of the three goals for the Blackhawks against Edmonton this season, while Andre Burakovsky has the other. Connor McDavid (5A) and Evan Bouchard (3G, 2A) each have five points in two games against Chicago.<\/p>\n
Last time out, the Blackhawks suffered their 14th overtime loss of the year, falling 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Kyle Connor scored just 33 seconds into overtime to give the Jets the win. Bertuzzi scored twice to set a new career high in goals, while rookie Anton Frondell recorded his first career NHL goal in his debut on home ice. Ilya Mikheyev also added two assists, including his 100th career helper.<\/p>\n
The Oilers are coming off a 3-0 home win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday and have won six of their last eight games. Max Jones, Kasperi Kapanen, and McDavid (EN) were the goal scorers in the game for Edmonton. Connor Ingram stopped all 27 shots faced to earn the shutout in net.<\/p>\n
With 85 points through 75 games this season, the Oilers are currently second in the Pacific Division and sit only two points behind the first-place Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton has a three-point cushion over the third-place Vegas Golden Knights. It\u2019s coming down to the wire in the Pacific, as the Los Angeles Kings (78 points) are still in the mix for a divisional playoff spot.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything else to note before the puck drops at 8:00 p.m. CT in Edmonton.<\/p>\n
Blackhawks Projected Lineup<\/p>\n
Forward Lines<\/p>\n
Ryan Greene \u2014 Connor Bedard \u2014 Frank Nazar<\/p>\n
Tyler Bertuzzi \u2014 Anton Frondell \u2014 Nick Lardis<\/p>\n
Andre Burakovsky \u2014 Ryan Donato \u2014 Ilya Mikheyev<\/p>\n
Teuvo Teravainen \u2014 Sacha Boisvert \u2014 Landon Slaggert<\/p>\n
Defensive Pairings<\/p>\n
Alex Vlasic-Louis Crevier<\/p>\n
Wyatt Kaiser-Sam Rinzel<\/p>\n
Kevin Korchinski-Ethan Del Mastro<\/p>\n
Scratched<\/p>\n
F \u2014 Sam Lafferty, F \u2014 Dominic Toninato<\/p>\n
Injured<\/p>\n
D \u2014 Matt Grzelcyk (undisclosed), D \u2014 Artyom Levshunov (hand), F \u2014 Andrew Mangiapane (undisclosed), F \u2014 Oliver Moore (lower body)<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
The Blackhawks held an optional morning skate on Thursday, so their forward lines and defensive pairings are still to be determined.<\/p>\n
Sacha Boisvert could rejoin the lineup as the fourth-line center for Sam Lafferty after being a healthy scratch on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Jets Projected Lineup<\/p>\n
Forward Lines<\/p>\n
Vasily Podkolzin \u2014 Connor McDavid \u2014 Matthew Savoie<\/p>\n
Jack Roslovic \u2014 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins \u2014 Zach Hyman<\/p>\n
Trent Frederic \u2014 Jason Dickinson \u2014 Kasperi Kapanen<\/p>\n
Max Jones \u2014 Adam Henrique \u2014 Curtis Lazar<\/p>\n
Defensive Pairings<\/p>\n
Mattias Ekholm-Evan Bouchard<\/p>\n
Darnell Nurse-Connor Murphy<\/p>\n
Jake Walman-Ty Emberson<\/p>\n
Scratched<\/p>\n
F \u2014 Roby Jarventie, F \u2014 Josh Samanski, D \u2014 Spencer Stastney<\/p>\n
Injured<\/p>\n
F \u2014 Colton Dach (undisclosed), F \u2014 Leon Draisaitl (lower body), F \u2014 Mattias Janmark (shoulder)<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Trent Frederic will return to the Oilers lineup against the Blackhawks, while Zach Hyman (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision.<\/p>\n
Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson are set to face their former team for the first time since getting traded from Chicago to Edmonton at the deadline. Colton Dach won\u2019t play with an undisclosed injury.<\/p>\n
Projected Goaltending Matchup<\/p>\n
Spencer Knight (18-21-11, 2.74 GAA, .906 Sv%, 3 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (17-9-2, 3.34 GAA, .883 Sv%, 2 SO)<\/p>\n
Knight is expected to make his 51st start of the season for the Blackhawks. The 24-year-old allowed four goals on 24 shots faced to record the overtime loss against Winnipeg in his most recent start on Tuesday. Knight is 0-2-2 with a 3.23 GAA and .905 Sv% in four career games against Edmonton.<\/p>\n
Jarry will make his 28th start of the season and 15th for the Oilers. The 30-year-old veteran stopped 16 of 18 shots faced to earn the win against the Utah Mammoth in his last start on Mar. 24. Jarry is 2-2-1 with a 2.00 GAA, .928 Sv%, and one shutout in five career games against Chicago.<\/p>\n
2025-26 Results vs. Oilers<\/p>\n
The Blackhawks have earned points in back-to-back games against the Oilers at Rogers Place (1-0-1). Andre Burakovsky has registered a goal (3G, 2A) in three of his last four games against the Oilers and also notched 13 points (6G, 7A) in 13 career games at Rogers Place.<\/p>\n
11\/01\/25 \u2014 3-2 OTL, Rogers Place<\/p>\n
01\/12\/26 \u2014 4-1 L, United Center<\/p>\n
04\/02\/26 \u2014 Rogers Place<\/p>\n
2025-26 Team Stats & Leaders<\/p>\n
Chicago Blackhawks:<\/p>\n
Goals \u2014 Tyler Bertuzzi (31)<\/p>\n
Assists \u2014 Connor Bedard (38)<\/p>\n
Points \u2014 Connor Bedard (68)<\/p>\n
GF\/GP \u2014 2.56 (31st)<\/p>\n
GA\/GP \u2014 3.24 (25th)<\/p>\n
PP% \u2014 17.7% (27th)<\/p>\n
PK% \u2014 83.9% (1st)<\/p>\n
FOW% \u2014 46% (31st)<\/p>\n
Edmonton Oilers:<\/p>\n
Goals \u2014 Connor McDavid (43)<\/p>\n
Assists \u2014 Connor McDavid (82)<\/p>\n
Points \u2014 Connor McDavid (125)<\/p>\n
GF\/GP \u2014 3.48 (5th)<\/p>\n
GA\/GP \u2014 3.31 (26th)<\/p>\n
PP% \u2014 30% (1st)<\/p>\n
PK% \u2014 77.7% (24th)<\/p>\n
FOW% \u2014 52.6% (6th)<\/p>\n
How To Watch, Listen, & Game Info<\/p>\n
Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14, 68 points) vs. Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9, 85 points)<\/p>\n
8:00 p.m. CT \u2014 Rogers Place<\/p>\n
Head Coaches: Jeff Blashill (CHI), Kris Knoblauch (EDM)<\/p>\n
TV\/Stream: CHSN (Ball\/Pang), SNW, TVAS<\/p>\n
Radio: WGN 720 AM (Wiedeman\/Konroyd)<\/p>\n
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