The Edmonton Oilers (38-28-9) host the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-14) during Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 85 points and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference with 68 points.
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks: April 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.48 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 30.05% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.16% | 22nd |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.67% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.78% | 1st |
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Oilers
- Connor McDavid has been important to Edmonton's offense this season, putting up 125 points in 75 games.
- Leon Draisaitl has 97 points (35 goals, 62 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Evan Bouchard has created 86 points for Edmonton in 75 games this season, netting a goal on 9.6% of his shots and recording 20 goals and 66 assists.
- Tristan Jarry (17-9-2) has a 3.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .883 for Edmonton.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 30 goals and 37 assists in 62 games for Chicago add up to 67 total points on the season.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 55 points this season, with 31 goals and 24 assists.
- Frank Nazar has posted 14 goals on the season, adding 24 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 18-21-11 in 50 games this season, conceding 137 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 1,326 saves and a .906 save percentage (17th in the league).
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Oilers
Colton Dach: Out (Undisclosed),
Leon Draisaitl: Out (Lower Body),
Mattias Janmark: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Zach Hyman: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Ducks | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Kraken | W 3-0 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 4/8/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Rangers | L 6-1 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Devils | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |