Edmonton vs Chicago Prediction 3 April 2026
🔊 Edmonton are riding high on their best winning streak of the current regular season and show no signs of slowing down. They are set to host one of the NHL's weakest road offenses. Can the Oilers secure their fifth consecutive victory? Let's delve into the stats and head-to-head history to try and provide an answer to this question.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Edmonton and Chicago have faced off eight times in the regular season: the Oilers have claimed victory in seven games, while the Blackhawks have won just one. Edmonton's dominance extends over an 11-game stretch, with the Blackhawks managing only a single win in the last four years.
Head-to-head statistics Edmonton - Chicago
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
Chris Knoblauch's team has put together their longest winning streak of the season, securing four consecutive victories against the Utah Mammoth (5-2), Vegas Golden Knights (4-3 OT), Anaheim Ducks (4-2), and Seattle Kraken (3-0). This successful run has propelled the Oilers to fifth place in the Western Conference, making it more challenging for Edmonton to drop out of the top eight.
At home, the Canadian club has alternated between short winning and losing streaks in recent games. On average this season, the Oilers have won 54.1% of their home games, earning points in 64.9% of them. At Rogers Place, they score an average of 3.57 goals per game (2nd best in the conference) while conceding 3.49 goals on average (15th in the conference).
In the near future, injured players Trent Frederic and Colton Dach are expected to return, and after the regular season, Edmonton's second-leading scorer Leon Draisaitl will be back in action.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
The Americans head into the game in Edmonton with contrasting fortunes, having lost four consecutive games for the fourth time this season. The Blackhawks suffered defeats to the Philadelphia Flyers (1-5), New York Rangers (1-6), New Jersey Devils (3-5), and the Winnipeg Jets (3-4 OT) over the past week. They trail the playoff zone by nine points, a gap that seems insurmountable for Jeff Blashill's squad with only seven games remaining.
On the road, Chicago have dropped three straight, conceding at least five goals in each outing. The Hawks have won just 36.8% of their away games and secured points in 52.6% of those matchups. On average, the team scores 2.53 goals per game outside Illinois (ranking 15th in the conference) while allowing 3.42 goals (12th in the conference).
As they approach the final stretch of the season, Chicago might see the return of Andrew Mangiapane and Oliver Moore, but Ryan Ellis, Shea Weber, Artyom Levshunov, and Matt Grzelcyk are out for the remainder of the season.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
⚡️ Leaders
NHL's top scorer, Connor McDavid, has already racked up 125 points (43 goals, 82 assists) this season. While it seems unlikely he'll surpass his personal best of 153 points, reaching his second-highest tally of 132 is within reach. Heading into the game against Chicago, the Canadian is riding a five-game point streak. Zach Hyman has scored in four consecutive games, while Evan Bouchard, the Oilers' third-leading scorer, has contributed in four of the last five.
For Chicago this season, it's been all about Connor Bedard with 68 points (30 goals, 38 assists), while no other player has reached 60 points in the regular season. Among the supporting cast is Blackhawks' top sniper Tyler Bertuzzi with 31 goals. Anton Frondell has registered points in four of the last five games, and Louis Crevier has done so in three of the last four.
🥅 Goalies
Edmonton's top goalie Connor Ingram has posted fairly average stats this spring, but the offense has been there to back him up. The Canadian has a save percentage of 90.2% and a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.60. Recently, Ingram recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping 27 shots against the Kraken. Tristan Jarry's March numbers are notably low, with an 83.0% save percentage and a GAA of 4.52.
Surprisingly, Western Conference underdogs Chicago boast better goaltending stats, though their offense often falters. Spencer Knight has a save percentage of 90.0% over nine spring games (GAA 3.28), and Arvid Söderblom sits at 89.9% over six games (GAA 3.51). The American has conceded at least four goals in three straight games but frequently comes up big; the Swede has allowed 3+ goals in five consecutive outings.
Editorial Prediction
Edmonton are certainly prolific scorers, especially at home, averaging 3.57 goals per game. However, with the playoffs on the horizon and a spot almost guaranteed for the Oilers, tightening up their defense becomes crucial. Bookmakers are offering appealing odds for high-scoring performances from the Oilers, yet defensive improvements are key.
In each of the last eight head-to-head meetings between Edmonton and Chicago, the Canadian side hasn't scored more than four goals. This trend held true in 10 of the last 11 home games for the Oilers as well. Therefore, we lean towards Edmonton Oilers' individual total under 4 goals.
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