Chicago vs Edmonton Prediction 13 January 2026

Chicago have been delivering solid performances in recent matches. On average, Bedard and his squad score 2.87 goals per game, while the defense, led by the young Artem Levshunov, concedes 3.16 goals per game. Interestingly, the Blackhawks manage to score at least two goals in nearly every home game against Edmonton. Jeff Blashill's team kicked off 2026 on a strong note, suffering only one defeat in two weeks to the unstoppable Alexander Ovechkin and Washington (1-5). Due to illness, both primary goaltenders, Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom, had to miss recent games. With Stanislav Berezhnoi and Drew Commesso sent back to Rockford, we expect Knight and Soderblom to be back in action. A significant concern is the absence of their second-line center, Frank Nazar.

Edmonton remain among the top eight teams in the Western Conference, thanks to their powerful offense and the exceptional individual performances of McDavid and Draisaitl. On the road, the Oilers are holding their own, averaging around three goals per game. However, they continue to make defensive errors, allowing opposing forwards to score an average of 3.16 goals per match. Goaltender Tristan Jarry, following a high-profile trade, has landed on the injured list, giving Connor Ingram an opportunity to step up as the starter. Defenseman Jake Walman, who plays on the second power-play unit, and forward Adam Henrique also remain sidelined. This week, the Canadian team faces a challenging schedule with five games, most of which will be away matches.