CHICAGO (Interstat) — Evan Bouchard scored twice and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night at United Center. The Oilers controlled play throughout before an announced crowd of 17,783, building a 2-0 lead on first-period and early second-period goals from Zach Hyman and Bouchard. Connor McDavid assisted on both. Chicago’s Tyler Bertuzzi scored in the third period to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Bouchard answered with his second goal of the night at 17:07. Leon Draisaitl scored eight seconds later to seal the win. Connor Ingram made 29 saves for Edmonton, which evened its record at 23-23. Spencer Knight stopped 33 shots for Chicago, which fell to 19-27.

CHICAGO (Interstat) — Evan Bouchard scored twice and added an assist, Connor Ingram stopped 29 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers methodically dispatched the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night at United Center. The Oilers, improving to .500 on the season at 23-23, never trailed and used a stifling defensive effort to limit Chicago’s chances, pulling away with two late third-period goals to seal the victory. Edmonton opened the scoring late in a tightly contested first period. With the teams battling for puck possession in the Chicago zone, Bouchard fired a shot from the point that Zach Hyman deftly tipped past goaltender Spencer Knight at the 14:41 mark. Connor McDavid collected the secondary assist on the play, Hyman’s 14th goal of the season. The Oilers doubled their lead just 16 seconds into the second period. On the opening shift, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ wrist shot was turned aside by Knight, but the rebound came directly to Bouchard, who buried the opportunity for his 10th goal. McDavid again registered an assist, his 50th of the campaign. Chicago, which fell to 19-27, struggled to generate consistent offense against a structured Edmonton defense. The Blackhawks finally broke through on Ingram with just over two minutes remaining in regulation. After sustained pressure, Wyatt Kaiser’s wrist shot was stopped, but Tyler Bertuzzi pounced on the rebound for his 24th goal at 17:14 of the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Any hope of a Chicago comeback was extinguished in the final three minutes. Bouchard netted his second of the night at 17:07, taking a feed from Hyman and beating Knight with a precise wrist shot to restore the two-goal cushion. Just eight seconds later, Leon Draisaitl won a faceoff in the Chicago zone, drove to the net, and snapped a shot past Knight for his 24th goal, making it 4-1 and putting the game out of reach. Ingram was steady throughout for Edmonton, improving his record on the season. His best sequence came during a Chicago power play in the second period, where he made several key saves to preserve the then 2-0 lead. Knight was busy at the other end, making 33 saves on 36 shots for a Blackhawks team that was outshot 37-30. The game featured limited penalties. Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm was called for slashing in the second period, while teammate Spencer Stastney took a tripping penalty in the third. Chicago was flagged for too many men on the ice and a hooking call against Ryan Greene, both in the second period. The Oilers failed to convert on their two power-play opportunities, while Chicago went 0 for 2 with the man advantage. McDavid finished with two assists, while Hyman had a goal and an assist for the Oilers. Bertuzzi’s late marker was the lone bright spot for the Blackhawks, who have lost two of their last three games. The victory continues a middling stretch for Edmonton, which had gone 2-1-1 in its previous four games. The Oilers now face a quick turnaround, traveling to Nashville to play the Predators on Tuesday night. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, will look to regroup before hosting the Calgary Flames on Thursday. According to National Statistical, the final score surpassed the projected over/under line of 6.5 goals. The simulator had predicted a 3-2 Edmonton victory, with the Oilers given a 68.5% probability to win pregame. Edmonton also covered the spread as a 1.5-goal favorite. The game was the second meeting between the teams this season; Edmonton previously defeated Chicago 3-2 in overtime on Nov. 1.

Preview: Oilers, Blackhawks Meet in Chicago CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks, two franchises in different phases of their competitive cycles, will face off Monday night at United Center. The Oilers (22-22-0) arrive at .500, seeking consistency as they navigate a packed Western Conference playoff race. They are coming off a 4-3 road victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, powered by another multi-point night from captain Connor McDavid. Edmonton has alternated wins and losses in its last five games. Chicago (18-26-0), in the midst of a rebuilding season, looks to rebound from a 5-1 home loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday. The Blackhawks have shown flashes, including a 7-3 win over St. Louis on Jan. 7, but have lost three of their last four. All eyes will be on Edmonton’s McDavid, the perennial Hart Trophy candidate who remains the league’s most dynamic offensive force. He enters on a hot streak, with 11 goals and 14 assists in his last 12 games. This includes a hat trick in a 6-2 win over Nashville on Jan. 6. His speed and playmaking will challenge a young Blackhawks defense. For Chicago, rookie center Oliver Moore represents the future. The 2023 first-round pick has points in three of his last five games, including a goal and an assist in the win over St. Louis. His development against elite competition like Edmonton is a key storyline for the franchise. The teams last met on Nov. 1, 2025, in Edmonton, where the Oilers secured a 3-2 overtime victory. Following this contest, the Oilers continue a road trip in Nashville on Tuesday. The Blackhawks remain home to host the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Game Facts: - Who: Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks - When: Monday, 7:30 p.m. CST - Where: United Center, Chicago - Records: Oilers (22-22-0), Blackhawks (18-26-0) - Last Meeting: Oilers 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT), Nov. 1, 2025, in Edmonton.