Oilers Face Struggling Blackhawks in Chicago

The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who currently sit at the bottom of the NHL standings with a record of 14-26-2. Despite a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Oilers maintain a solid overall record of 25-13-3 and are looking to improve their position in the Pacific Division. Key players like Leon Draisaitl, who leads the league with 31 goals, and Connor McDavid will need to capitalize on Chicago's defensive weaknesses, particularly against rookie sensation Connor Bedard. The Blackhawks have allowed 3.07 goals per game and are expected to start Arvid Söderblom in goal, who holds a .905 save percentage. The Oilers' power play, ranked second in the league, must exploit Chicago’s inconsistent penalty-killing unit. With a more challenging schedule ahead, securing a win against Chicago is crucial for Edmonton to build momentum.