Blackhawks and Oilers Clash at United Center

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers at the iconic United Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success. The Blackhawks have shown a promising trend in their last few games, with a notable victory against the Calgary Flames where they scored 4 goals on just 20 shots, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 20 percent. Their goaltending was also solid, saving 27 out of 30 shots.

However, consistency remains a concern for Chicago. In their game against the New Jersey Devils, despite scoring twice and taking more shots than in their win against Calgary (25 shots), they suffered from major penalties that led to a loss with a minus-17 plus-minus rating. This indicates that discipline could play a crucial role in their upcoming match.

The faceoff circle has been another area of struggle for the Blackhawks; they won only 34 percent against New Jersey and had similar difficulties in other recent games. Improving faceoff performance could be key to controlling the game's pace and possession.

On defense, Chicago has been active in blocking shots but will need to maintain this without sacrificing too many opportunities for penalties which have proven costly.

Looking ahead to facing Edmonton, it's essential for Chicago to capitalize on powerplay opportunities while tightening up their penalty kill units which allowed goals in previous outings.

Fans can expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for dominance on the ice. With home advantage and recent momentum from past victories at United Center – where nearly full attendance has provided an electrifying atmosphere – there is hope that Chicago will rise to the occasion once again.

The game is scheduled for January 10th at 1:30 AM UTC (January 9th at 7:30 PM local time). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or Hulu as part of national coverage broadcasts.