FINAL
January 12, 2026 β’ United Center
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Edmonton Oilers faces Chicago Blackhawks at United Center.
Edmonton Oilers
Visiting Side
Chicago Blackhawks
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Edmonton Oilers
VS
46%
Chicago Blackhawks
Projected Score
EDM 4
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CHI 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Edmonton Oilers has a significantly better goal differential (+0.2).
Edmonton Oilers
STAT
Chicago Blackhawks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Blackhawks plays on familiar turf at United Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Edmonton Oilers Could Win
Edmonton Oilers averages 3.4 goals per game offensively.
Why Chicago Blackhawks Could Win
Chicago Blackhawks responds with a scoring rate of 2.7 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Chicago Blackhawks's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
United Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
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Edmonton Oilers (49.6%)
Chicago Blackhawks (50.4%)
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