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

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks and the Calgary Flames take the ice in Western Conference action. Chicago has a 10-10-4 record in home games and a 19-20-7 record overall. The Blackhawks are eighth in the league with 183 total penalties (averaging 4.0 per game).

The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks take their fight for position in the Western Conference into Chicago for a head-to-head battle on Wednesday night.

The St. Louis Blues face the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL game on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at United Center in Chicago, Ill.

The Chicago Blackhawks released an update on Connor Bedard ahead of Saturday’s road game against the Washington Capitals. Bedard has been sidelined since Dec. 12 after an awkward collision against the St. Louis Blues. He was injured on a faceoff and immediately grabbed his right shoulder. Chicago has struggled in his absence.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they host the Washington Capitals. Chicago has gone 10-8-4 in home games and 18-18-7 overall. The Blackhawks have a -11 scoring differential, with 123 total goals scored and 134 given up.

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).