Evan Bouchard records three points & Connor Ingram makes 29 saves as the Oilers win for the sixth straight time in Chicago with a 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Monday at United Center

The Chicago Blackhawks are on a roll. Since the holiday break, they are 6-2-1. They have also won five out of their last six games, all in what has been a wonderful start to 2026. Even through the “stomach bug” that plagued the locker room for a few days, they are finding ways to win.

Connor McDavid brings a career-high 18-game points streak into Monday night as he leads the Edmonton Oilers (22-16-7, 51 points) into the United Center to take on the hot Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7,

The Chicago Blackhawks returned home to face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The Blackhawks last played on Saturday, shutting out the Nashville Predators on the road 3-0 in Drew Commesso’s first career win and shutout.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will take advantage of this matchup with Chicago, as our Oilers vs. Blackhawks predictions explain. Free NHL picks for Monday.

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).