EDMONTON, Alberta — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a decisive score of 5-2. Teuvo Teravainen was a standout player, netting two goals and adding two assists to his name, while rising star Connor Bedard contributed with a goal and two assists.
Seth Jones marked his 800th NHL game with an impressive performance as well, scoring a goal and providing two assists. Philipp Kurashev also found the back of the net, helping the Blackhawks to enhance their record to 1-1-1 for the season. Goaltender Petr Mrazek was solid in goal, turning away 35 shots from the Oilers.
On the flip side, Corey Perry and Leon Draisaitl managed to score for Edmonton, which is struggling this season with an 0-2 record. The Oilers, who were runners-up in last season’s Stanley Cup Final, have faced a tough start, being outscored 11-2 over their initial two games. Calvin Pickard made 15 saves during the match, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for Edmonton.
A few notable moments marked the game. For the Blackhawks, Taylor Hall contributed an assist, raising his point total to eight (2 goals, 6 assists) across 12 career games against the Oilers, who originally selected him first overall in the 2010 draft. The matchup featured four former first overall draft picks: Hall and Bedard from Chicago, and Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from Edmonton.
For the Oilers, defenseman Brett Kulak played in his 500th NHL game. The 30-year-old has been a key player since joining the team from Montreal at the 2022 trade deadline, participating in every possible regular-season game and playoff match since his arrival.
One pivotal moment came late in the second period when the Blackhawks doubled their lead with just six minutes remaining. Bedard executed a sharp shot past Pickard, marking his first goal of the season.
In terms of statistics, Draisaitl continues to shine, boasting a remarkable 16-game point streak against Chicago, having scored 13 goals along with 18 assists since October 28, 2018. This achievement allowed him to surpass teammate Connor McDavid’s 15-game point streak against New Jersey, making it the longest active point streak in the NHL against a single opponent.
Looking ahead, the Oilers are set to host the Flames on Sunday, while the Blackhawks are preparing to conclude their four-game road trip in Calgary on Tuesday.