The Edmonton Oilers (25-13-3) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-26-2) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers sit in sixth place in the Western Conference with 53 points and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference with 30 points.
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 10th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.04% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.6% | 24th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.61% | 5th |
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's leading contributors this season with 61 points. He has averaged 0.8 goals per game, shooting 23.8%.
- Having scored 16 goals and adding 42 assists, Connor McDavid is an important piece of the offense for Edmonton through 38 games.
- Evan Bouchard has created 31 points for Edmonton in 41 games this season, netting a goal on 6.2% of his shots and recording seven goals and 24 assists.
- In the 28 games Stuart Skinner has played this season, his save percentage is .898, 40th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 38 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has 11 goals and 27 assists in 42 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a key piece of the offense for Chicago with 28 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added 19 assists in 42 games.
- Ryan Donato has posted 12 goals on the season, adding 11 assists.
- Petr Mrazek has an 8-15-1 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (47th in the league). He has 628 saves, and has given up 74 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Connor Murphy: Questionable (Groin),
Craig Smith: Questionable (Back),
Alec Martinez: Questionable (Neck)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Bruins | W 4-0 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Penguins | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/13/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2025 | Rangers | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-1 | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/13/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |