- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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The Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) are headed to Rogers Place this Thursday to face the Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9).
After suffering a narrow 4-3 loss to the Jets in their last game, the Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to rebound. The Blackhawks incurred just 2 penalty minutes during that matchup. Offensively, they didn’t shine but weren’t entirely lackluster either. Despite having two power play opportunities, they failed to capitalize. Overall, they managed to score on 3 of the 21 shots directed at the net.
Defensively, at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 207 goals while scoring 154. Their opponents have benefited from 223 power play opportunities, ranking them 11th in the league, converting 36 of those chances. Chicago’s offensive tally stands at 192 goals (29th in the league) this season, while defensively, they’ve allowed 243 goals. The Blackhawks have attempted 1,838 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 10.5%. Currently, they sit with 68 points and a points percentage of .453. The team’s defense has faced 2,275 shots against them, with a save percentage of .893. They hold 215 power play opportunities, successfully scoring on 38 attempts, resulting in a conversion rate of 17.67%.
In goal, Spencer Knight will take his position. Throughout his professional career, Knight has participated in 145 games, recording a record of 67-54-20 with 135 starts. He has allowed 388 goals, maintaining an average of 2.87 goals against per game. Knight has faced 4,074 shots, achieving 3,686 saves for a save percentage of .905 over 5,160 minutes played. He has also registered 71 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .526.
On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers achieved a solid 3-0 win over the Kraken in their most recent game. They had one power play opportunity in that contest but failed to score. Despite this, the Oilers managed to find the net 3 times from 24 shots on goal.
Currently, at even strength, the Oilers have scored 200 goals and have tallied 61 power play goals, placing them 2nd in the league. With a total of 2,223 shots taken (4th in the league), they boast a shooting percentage of 11.74% while allowing 2,027 shots from opponents. This season, the Edmonton Oilers have reached 261 goals, accumulating 85 points and a points percentage of .567. They have conceded a total of 248 goals, including 202 during even strength play and 46 while shorthanded. They’ve had 203 power play opportunities, recording an impressive 30.05% success rate. Their penalty kill stands at 77.67%, successfully thwarting 160 opponent power plays, while their save percentage is 87.8%.
Tristan Jarry will be tending the net for the Oilers. With a career record of 160-103-32, Jarry has participated in 309 games, achieving a quality start rate of 57.6% with 170 quality starts. He has made 7,894 saves from 8,704 shots against him, yielding a save percentage of .907. The opposition averages 2.75 goals per game against him, totaling 810 goals allowed over his career. Jarry has enjoyed 295 starts and has logged 15,563 minutes in the crease.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Back Edmonton
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