The NHL schedule on Monday includes a showdown between the Edmonton Oilers (22-16-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7), starting at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 51 points and the Blackhawks rank 11th in the Western Conference with 45 points.
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 33.87% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.31% | 15th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.26% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.93% | 4th |
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Oilers vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Oilers
- With 30 goals and 48 assists this season, Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton's top contributors (78 points).
- Leon Draisaitl has 23 goals and 40 assists for Edmonton to compile 63 total points (1.4 per game).
- With 43 points through 45 games (nine goals and 34 assists), Evan Bouchard has been an important part of Edmonton's offensive attack this season.
- In the 17 games Tristan Jarry has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 22nd in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 26 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 45 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 17.3%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is a leading scorer for Chicago with 36 total points this season. He has scored 23 goals and added 13 assists in 42 games.
- Andre Burakovsky's 10 goals and 19 assists add up to 29 points this season.
- Spencer Knight is 13-11-6 this season, compiling 788 saves and giving up 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .910 save percentage (16th in the league).
Oilers vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Oilers
Jake Walman: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Henrique: Out (Undisclosed),
Tristan Jarry: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Predators | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Kings | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Blues | W 7-3 | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Capitals | L 5-1 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Predators | W 3-0 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Jets | - | Home |