The highly anticipated matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers is set to commence at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on TVAS, SNW, and CHSN. This game marks a crucial moment for both teams as they look to improve their standings.
Projected Lineups for Blackhawks and Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14)
- Ryan Greene — Connor Bedard — Nick Lardis
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Anton Frondell — Ilya Mikheyev
- Ryan Donato — Frank Nazar — Andre Burakovsky
- Teuvo Teravainen — Sacha Boisvert — Landon Slaggert
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Sam Rinzel
- Kevin Korchinski — Ethan Del Mastro
- Spencer Knight
- Arvid Soderblom
Scratched: Sam Lafferty, Dominic Toninato. Injured: Matt Grzelcyk (undisclosed), Artyom Levshunov (hand), Andrew Mangiapane (undisclosed), Oliver Moore (lower body).
Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9)
- Vasily Podkolzin — Connor McDavid — Matthew Savoie
- Jack Roslovic — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Zach Hyman
- Adam Henrique — Jason Dickinson — Kasperi Kapanen
- Trent Frederic — Josh Samanski — Curtis Lazar
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Connor Murphy
- Jake Walman — Ty Emberson
- Tristan Jarry
- Connor Ingram
Scratched: Spencer Stastney. Injured: Colton Dach (undisclosed), Leon Draisaitl (lower body), Mattias Janmark (shoulder).
Game Status Report
Both teams held optional skates prior to the game. Sacha Boisvert is replacing Sam Lafferty in the lineup. Zach Hyman’s participation remains uncertain due to an undisclosed injury that prevented him from practicing earlier this week. Trent Frederic, who has been sidelined for the last five games with an undisclosed injury, is set to return in place of Jones.
This match presents an opportunity for both teams to adjust their lineups and seize vital points in the ongoing season. Fans and analysts alike will be closely monitoring the performances of key players, including Connor Bedard for the Blackhawks and Connor McDavid for the Oilers.
