NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks with Line Combinations 2/5/2025

Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks

Venue: United Center
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 8:30 pm CST

TV: TNT / truTV / MAX / SN / TVAS
Radio:
Edmonton Oilers – Oilers Radio 880 CHED
Chicago Blackhawks – WGN Radio 720 AM

DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:
Edmonton Oilers -1.5 ML -105
Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 ML -115
O/U 6.5

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Edmonton Oilers News & Notes:

After disappointing losses to the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, the Oilers set out on a short road trip before the 4-Nations break. While the Vegas Golden Knights have been struggling in their last 10 games, the Oilers have been able to catch up in the standings and create a lead for themselves.

Rumors surfaced online that Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins could be a trade target for the Oilers. While this is undoubtedly an enticing addition, it is still unknown if the Bruins will be sellers at the deadline. A heated Atlantic Division race over the next month could make a lot of changes in buyers and sellers.

Chicago Blackhawks News & Notes:

With a rising salary cap and plenty of cap space to spend, Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks could be poised to make some franchise-shaking moves. While the Blackhawks have been linked to players like Elias Pettersson, Seth Jones has now hit the trade target boards. Could Chicago be ready to make a few franchise-altering moves to ice a better team around Connor Bedard?

Edmonton Oilers Projected Lines:

Draisaitl-McDavid-Perry
Arvidsson-Nugent-Hopkins-Hyman
Skinner-Philp-Kapanen
Podkolzin-Janmark-Brown

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Stetcher
Kulak-Emberson

Pickard
Skinner

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Chicago Blackhawks Projected Lines:

Slaggert-Bedard-Donato
Teravainen-Dickinson-Mikheyev
Foligno-Nazar-Bertuzzi
Dach-Reichel-Maroon

Martinez-Jones
Vlasic-Murphy
Del Mastro-Brodie

Mrazek
Soderblom

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Players To Watch:

Edmonton Oilers

Leon Draisaitl leads the Oilers in points with 79. Stuart Skinner has been reliable in net for Edmonton, posting a 2.68 GAA and a .902 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard has 7 points in his last ten games; he also leads the team in points with 45.

Injury Report:

Edmonton Oilers

F Evander Kane – Out
D Alec Regula – IR
C Adam Henrique – Undisclosed

Chicago Blackhawks

G Laurent Brossoit – IR (Non-Roster)
F Craig Smith – IR
D Louis Crevier – IR

Next game:

Edmonton Oilers – February 7 vs Colorado Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks – February 7 vs Nashville Predators

ITR 34: End Of The Road – Inside The Rink

 Join Conrad and Chris as they discuss the Boston Bruins front office, Logan Couture's retirement, Edmonton Oilers Injuries leading into the playoffs, and playoff matchups! 

1. ITR 34: End Of The Road 41:46
2. ITR 33: The Gr8 One 44:20
3. ITR 32: The Final Countdown 45:55
4. ITR 31: Let Them Fight 01:03:52
5. ITR 30: Down The Stretch 59:42