The Edmonton Oilers (12-12-1) host the Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-1) at Rogers Place on Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Oilers have won seven straight at home while the Blackhawks are losers of six straight road games.
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Game Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
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Oilers and Blackhawks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Oilers Insights
- The Oilers score the eighth-most goals in the league (87 total, 3.5 per game).
- The Oilers have conceded 84 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 18th in NHL play in goals against.
- Their goal differential (+3) ranks 16th in the league.
- The 24 power-play goals the Oilers have put up this season are fifth-best in the NHL (on 87 power-play chances).
- The Oilers’ 27.59% power-play conversion rate is fourth-best in the league.
- The Oilers have capitalized with three shorthanded goals this season (11th among NHL squads).
- The Oilers have the league’s 17th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (80%).
- The Oilers have the 11th-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL, at 51.1%.
- The Oilers connect on 10.4% of their shots (12th in the league).
- The Oilers have shut out opponents once this season. As a team, they are averaging 20 hits and 13.4 blocked shots per game.
Oilers Key Players
- Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton’s top contributors this season with 36 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15.2%.
- Leon Draisaitl has 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Edmonton’s scoring effort is aided by Evan Bouchard’s 32 points. He’s contributed 20 assists.
- As Edmonton’s top goalie, Calvin Pickard has recorded 1 win and 1 loss this season while allowing six goals with 66 saves.
Oilers Injuries
Ryan Fanti: Hip (Out),
Dylan Holloway: Knee (Out)
Blackhawks Insights
- The Blackhawks’ 65 goals on the season (2.4 per game) rank them 30th in the NHL.
- The Blackhawks concede 3.4 goals per game (93 in total), 25th in the NHL.
- They have the 31st-ranked goal differential in the league at -28.
- The Blackhawks have nine power-play goals (29th in NHL) on 88 chances.
- The Blackhawks have the league’s 29th-ranked power-play percentage (10.23).
- In terms of shorthanded goal, the Blackhawks have one.
- The 77.01% penalty-kill percentage of the Blackhawks is 22nd in the NHL.
- The Blackhawks win 45.9% of faceoffs, 30th-ranked in the NHL.
- The 8.7% shooting percentage of the Blackhawks is 29th in the league.
- The Blackhawks have shut out their opponent once. They are averaging 16.9 hits and 16.4 blocked shots per game.
Blackhawks Key Players
- Connor Bedard’s 23 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has put up 11 goals and 12 assists in 27 games.
- Philipp Kurashev has helped lead the offense for Chicago this season with six goals and 10 assists.
- Jason Dickinson is a crucial contributor on offense for Chicago with nine goals and five assists.
- Arvid Soderblom has an .882 save percentage (61st in the league), with 329 total saves, giving up 44 goals (3.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 2-9-1 record this season.
Blackhawks Injuries
Ryan Donato: Illness (Questionable),
Andreas Athanasiou: Groin (Out),
Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season),
Luke Philp: Achilles (Out),
Samuel Savoie: Leg (Out),
Colin Blackwell: Lower Body (Out)