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The Western Conference's second-ranked squad, the Edmonton Oilers (33-16-4), visit the 15th-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-5), on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30 PM ET on TNT.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will bring home the victory in Wednesday's action on the ice.
During the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (2-5-3), their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 21 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (23.8%).
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-280)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have finished 8-4-12 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 33-16-4.
- In the 22 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-5-3 record (good for 31 points).
- In the four games this season the Oilers recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Edmonton has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (1-4-2 record).
- The Oilers are 31-5-2 in the 38 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 64 points).
- In the 22 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 30 points after finishing 13-5-4.
- In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 25-12-3 (53 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Oilers finished 4-4-1 in those contests (nine points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (16-31-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- In the 15 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-15-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 23 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (14-7-2).
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games and registered 12 points with a record of 6-9-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 39 games, going 12-22-5 to record 29 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
4th | 3.28 | Goals Scored | 2.58 | 31st |
7th | 2.7 | Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 30th |
1st | 32.7 | Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
4th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 30th |
8th | 24.24% | Power Play % | 23.2% | 11th |
23rd | 76.03% | Penalty Kill % | 81.58% | 10th |
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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