The Blackhawks played well enough to force overtime but not well enough to skate away with both points as the host Edmonton Oilers picked up a 3-2 win over Chicago on Saturday night.
The first period ended scoreless, but only by a fraction of a second because of this Leon Draisaitl shot during an Edmonton power play that crossed the goal line moments after the clock hit zero:
Time expired a fraction of a second before Leon Draisaitl's shot crossed the goal line. Scoreless after the f...
From Second City Hockey
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Edmonton Oilers fans who cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays got at least some good news Saturday night, as Evan Bouchard’s overtime goal would secure them a win over the Chicago Blackhawks. While the Blue Jays would lose Game 7 of the World Series to the L.A. Dodgers in the 11th inning, the Oilers’ extra…
From In the Pressbox
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The Blackhawks actually did a really nice job of holding their own for 19 minutes and 59.9 seconds in the first period. With Wyatt Kaiser was in the box, Leon Draisaitl rifled a shot that got thru Spencer Knight for what would have been a power play goal to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead … if the shot went in before the clock hit all zeroes. It did not. And doughnuts remained on the board into the intermission.
Draisaitl did score late in the power play that carried over to start the second p...
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From Second City Hockey
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Now that Logan Cooley got his massive extension from the Utah Mammoth, it begs the question as to what that means for Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks . Cooley, 21, in his third NHL season, landed an eight-year, $10M AAV long-term deal after two terrific years to begin his career. Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick the year after Cooley's draft, is also in his third campaign, and had similar numbers over his first two years. Insider Pierre LeBrun brings us up to date on the Bed...
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Tonight, the Oilers are back at Rogers Place for a matchup with a Chicago Blackhawks team that looks a whole lot different than the version we saw last season. Edmonton won both meetings in 2024–25 — one in overtime and one by a 3–0 shutout — but picking up a series sweep against this Blackhawks…
From In the Pressbox
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Bedard and McDavid. Nazar and Draisaitl. Oilers vs. Blackhawks. The back-to-back Western Conference champions are struggling to start the new season, while the Blackhawks have mostly exceeded expectations. But the Blackhawks are coming off their first really ugly performance of the season.
After the morning skate, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said he expects Ilya Mikheyev to play, which is big. Jason Dickinson was still missing from action, however. Get the coffee/other beverages r...
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Chicago’s sojourn through Canada continues this weekend as the Blackhawks face off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
It’s a similar Cup-or-bust season for the Oilers, who lost in six games to the Florida Panthers in last summer’s after losing in seven games to the same Panthers in 2024. With Sasha Barkov out for the season in Sunrise, though, the possibility of Edmonton finally summiting the top of the hockey world seems more real than ever. And it’s largel...
From Second City Hockey
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Stuart Skinner stood in front of reporters as the Chicago Blackhawks rolled into Rogers Place and declared that the Edmonton Oilers are fine. He’s happy with how his game has been growing this season. Everything’s trending in the right direction. No need to worry. The question is whether anyone should actually believe him. Skinner has…
From In the Pressbox
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On this Daylight Savings Time weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks have been rolling back the clocks 18 years with their better-than-anticipated start. Back in 2007-08, those young Hawks were not the dynasty team they’d become yet. But this year’s team and that team won five of their first 11 games, as the 07-08 Hawks took big…
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Yesterday I wrote a couple pieces about Connor Bedard . One was about his contract situation . The other was about Bedard having the best calendar month of his NHL career (so far). The two play hand-in-hand. Bedard waiting to sign a deal was betting he was going to have a big year. So far, he is.
The Blackhawks face the Oilers tonight in Edmonton. Bedard has as many points as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl entering November.
Connor Bedard Just Had His Best Month in the NHL #blac...
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Will Frank Nazar score for the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday? Stats and info are available here, to help you make the best call before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET.
Frank Nazar Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers
Anytime Goal Odds: +265 (Bet $10 to win $26.50 if he scores a goal)
Nazar Goals Betting Stats
In every game Nazar has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s exceeded the prop total.
Through 11 games played this season, Nazar ha...
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On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers play the Chicago Blackhawks — will Andrew Mangiapane score a goal? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the best bet.
Andrew Mangiapane Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks
Anytime Goal Odds: +425 (Bet $10 to win $42.50 if he scores a goal)
Mangiapane Goals Betting Stats
Mangiapane has recorded four points this season, all from single-point games.
Mangiapane has scored in three of 12 games this season, but on...
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Will Connor McDavid score for the Edmonton Oilers against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the right wager before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks
Anytime Goal Odds: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal)
McDavid Goals Betting Stats
McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity).
Through 12 games, McD...
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On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the Chicago Blackhawks face the Edmonton Oilers — will Ryan Donato score a goal? There are stats and insights here, to help you make the best wager.
Ryan Donato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers
Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal)
Donato Goals Betting Stats
Donato has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop).
Over 11 games, Donato has tallied eight poi...
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The NHL schedule on Saturday, Nov. 1 includes the Edmonton Oilers versus the Chicago Blackhawks at 10 p.m. ET, with best bets tips right here if you want some advice.
Best Oilers vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers
-115
8 G in 12 GP
Connor McDavid, Oilers
+120
3 G in 12 GP
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers
+190
5 G in 12 GP
Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
+220
6 G in 11 GP
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As everyone in the hockey world knows, Connor Bedard ‘s entry-level contract expires after the current season. Bedard could have signed an extension on July 1, when the final NHL year of his current contract began. But he hasn’t. Yet.
He, like Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson, has consistently said there is no rush to get a deal done. They’re both in agreement that he’ll be a Blackhawk for a long time. So, while they’re both open to getting something done, both sides put it on the...
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Yeah, last night’s game sucked. After skating 10 games to start the regular season and the only blowouts being in the Blackhawks’ favor, there was finally a big, ugly loss to put on the board. Those are going to happen to every team every year. The Blackhawks have had more than their fair share of those the past few years.
After sleeping on it, my thoughts on the Blackhawks’ loss shifted.
Last night’s game felt a different. Rather than the “here we go again” exhausted, defeated feeli...
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RECAPS: Jets 6, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic )
Musings on Madison, Episode 193 — Great Expectations ( SCH )
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So far, so good for Blackhawks after 10 games: “We just believe in one another” ( Sun-Times )
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The first night of a six-game road trip did not go the Blackhawks way, as Chicago lost 6-3 to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night up in Canada.
The Jets got on the board first, scoring less than two minutes into the first period. Vladislav Namestnikov finished off a slick passing sequence from Gustav Nyquist and Nino Niederreiter, converting on the power play to give Winnipeg a 1–0 lead.
Teammate chemistry + 100 📈 pic.twitter.com/H14wNtfjNG — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) October 31...
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From Second City Hockey
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With 10 games under their belts, the Winnipeg Jets ( 7-3-0 ) and Chicago Blackhawks ( 5-3-2 ) are only separated by 2 points in the Central Division standings. The two rival franchises have had a common trait that has helped them to success this season ( graphic via MoneyPuck ):
As you can see, the Jets & Blackhawks’ starting goaltenders have been excellent to begin the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Spencer Knight & Connor Hellebuyck are chasing the lead in the Goals Saved Above Expected cat...
From Arctic Ice Hockey
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The Blackhawks kick off a long road trip on Thursday night up in Canada against the Winnipeg Jets — and franchise icon Jonathan Toews.
The Jets are off to a solid start through their first 10 games, sitting at a 7-3-0 record and looking like a team that’s found its footing early — or at least knows how to lean hard on Connor Hellebuyck until the rest catches up. The Jets are coming off a 4–3 overtime win against the Wild on Tuesday, and it’s a recap that will be familiar to Blackhawks fan...
From Second City Hockey
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It isn’t at the United Center, but that likely won’t change the emotions for many Blackhawks fans as they watch Jonathan Toews face his former team for the first time. The Jets come in only 3-3-0 at home (they’re undefeated on the road) and in third place in the Central Division. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, are only two points behind the Jets with both teams having played ten games.
Note: Ilya Mikheyev was on the ice with the team for the morning skate, but Blackhawks head coach Jeff Bla...
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We keep talking about how limited the options are for teams to make significant improvement via free agency . One name many Blackhawks fans have liked for a couple years — including me — is now off the market for the 2026 shopping season.
On Thursday, the Colorado Avalance signed forward Martin Nečas to a blockbuster contract. The deal is reportedly an eight-year, $92M extension ($11.5M AAV).
MORE MARTY PARTIES IN COLORADO pic.twitter.com/MmnzVEAgp5 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avala...
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