Oilers take on the Blackhawks following overtime win
Edmonton Oilers (33-16-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-5, in the Central Division)
Chicago; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Edmonton Oilers after the Oilers knocked off the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime.
Chicago is 10-14-2 at home and 16-31-5 overall. The Blackhawks have a 14-7-2 record when scoring three or more goals.
Edmonton is 15-7-2 in road games and 33-16-4 overall. The Oilers have an 18-5-3 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.
Wednesday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Oilers won the previous matchup 4-3.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Bertuzzi has 17 goals and 11 assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
Connor McDavid has 22 goals and 48 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has scored six goals and added nine assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-5-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.5 assists, four penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.
Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Oilers: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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