Oilers vs. Blackhawks: Predicted Lineups Revealed
The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks in an exciting matchup on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on CHSN and SNW. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
Oilers Predicted Lineup
The Oilers have announced their projected lineup for the game. Star players will take the ice as they aim for victory against the Blackhawks. Here’s a look at the expected players:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl — Kasperi Kapanen
- Andrew Mangiapane — Jack Roslovic — Matthew Savoie
- Mattias Janmark — Curtis Lazar — Trent Frederic
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Ty Emberson
- Spencer Stastney — Alec Regula
Goaltenders for the Oilers will include Connor Ingram and Calvin Pickard. Scratches for this game include Isaac Howard. The team is facing injuries with Adam Henrique (upper body) and Tristan Jarry (lower body) being sidelined. Jake Walman is also unavailable due to an undisclosed issue.
Blackhawks Predicted Lineup
The Chicago Blackhawks are also revealing their lineup ahead of this crucial game. The team is back at full strength after overcoming an illness that affected several players last week. Here’s their projected lineup:
- Connor Bedard — Ryan Greene — Andre Burakovsky
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
- Teuvo Teravainen — Oliver Moore — Nick Lardis
- Ryan Donato — Nick Foligno — Landon Slaggert
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
- Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
Goaltenders Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom will take the net for the Blackhawks. Sam Lafferty and Colton Dach will be scratched for this match. Frank Nazar is dealing with a face injury and remains on the sidelines.
Status Updates
Andrew Mangiapane, previously scratched for four games, will return to the lineup. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch mentioned that Jarry and Walman are close to returning, possibly in time for their next game against the Nashville Predators. As for the Blackhawks, the team has successfully resolved their recent health issues and looks poised for a competitive match.
Both teams will look to secure valuable points in this Western Conference showdown. Fans can expect an action-packed game as the Oilers take on the Blackhawks in a bid to climb the standings.
