Preview: Edmonton Oilers drop projected lineup against Chicago Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a major bounce-back against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight. Following their disappointing 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Oilers will look for a quick start tonight to avoid another momentum killing loss.
Edmonton Oilers projected lines
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (LW) - Connor McDavid (C) - Zach Hyman (RW)
Vasily Podkolzin (LW) - Leon Draisaitl (C) - Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
Mattias Janmark (LW) - Adam Henrique (C) - Connor Brown (RW)
Kasperi Kapanen (LW) - Derek Ryan (C) - Corey Perry (RW)
Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse - Troy Stecher
Brett Kulak - Ty Emberson
Chicago Blackhawks starting lines
Bertuzzi-Bedard-Mikheyev
Hall-Dickinson-Foligno
Dach-Nazar-Teravainen
Maroon-Donato-Smith
Kasier-Jones
Vlasic-Crevier
Allan-Brodie
Soderblom
Mrazek
Although the Chicago Blackhawks are ranked dead last in the NHL, the Oilers will want to avoid another sleepy start in the Windy City.
The Hawks have formidable offensive weapons in Connor Bedard and Taylor Hall, who could make the Oilers pay if they don't come out sharp.
With a win tonight, the Edmonton Oilers could boost their record to 26-13-3, sliding into 2nd place overall in the Pacific Division.
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JANVIER 11 | 233 ANSWERS Preview: Edmonton Oilers drop projected lineup against Chicago Blackhawks Do you think the Edmonton Oilers will beat the Chicago Blackhawks? | ||
| Yes | 216 | 92.7 % |
| No | 17 | 7.3 % |
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