Blackhawks visit the Oilers after Bertuzzi’s 2-goal game

The Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14, in the Central Division) will be facing off against the Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9, in the Pacific Division) in an exciting matchup set to take place in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT.

In their previous game, the Blackhawks suffered a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, with Tyler Bertuzzi delivering an impressive two-goal performance. Despite the loss, the Blackhawks will be looking to bounce back and secure a victory against the Oilers.

The Oilers, with an overall record of 38-28-9, have been strong at home with a 20-13-4 record. They have been particularly dominant when scoring three or more goals, boasting a 36-9-7 record in such games.

On the other hand, the Blackhawks have struggled on the road with a 14-18-6 record. They have found success when their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes, holding a 9-12-6 record in such games.

This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Oilers emerging victorious in the previous matchup with a 4-1 win. Evan Bouchard led the charge for the Oilers in that game, scoring two goals.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Bouchard, who has 20 goals and 66 assists for the Oilers, and Connor McDavid, who has been on fire with seven goals and eight assists in the last 10 games. For the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard has been a standout performer with 30 goals and 37 assists, while Frank Nazar has contributed four goals and two assists in the past 10 games.

In their last 10 games, the Oilers have posted a 6-3-1 record, averaging three goals and 4.7 assists per game. On the defensive end, they have given up an average of 2.9 goals per game. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, have struggled with a 2-5-3 record in their last 10 games, averaging two goals and 3.2 assists per game while conceding an average of 3.8 goals per game.

Both teams have key players sidelined with injuries. The Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl (lower-body), Colton Dach (undisclosed), Trent Frederic (undisclosed), and Mattias Janmark (out for the season, undisclosed). The Blackhawks will be missing Shea Weber (out for the season, ankle), Artyom Levshunov (out for the season, hand), Andrew Mangiapane (upper body), Oliver Moore (lower body), and Matt Grzelcyk (out for the season, upper-body).

As the Blackhawks and Oilers prepare to face off, fans can expect an intense and competitive game between these two talented teams. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting showdown on the ice.