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The Edmonton Oilers (22-16-7, fifth in the Western Conference) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7, 11th) in conference action on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Edmonton suffered a 4-3 home defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings its last time out on Jan. 10, falling in the shootout 1-0.

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will not take the ice on Monday night against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

Evan Bouchard scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the host Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 4-1 at United Center on Monday (Jan. 12) night. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman also tallied for Edmonton.

The Blackhawks begin a four-game homestand on Monday night as they host the Edmonton Oilers. It’ll be the second of three meetings between the clubs this season. The Blackhawks have earned points in three of their last four games against the Oilers (1-1-2).

Connor Bedard was bit by the Chicago Blackhawks’ bug just minutes before puck drop, causing a disruption in a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.