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Blackhawks Fall 5-2 Against Edmonton - Game Recap
The Oilers earned a 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday at Rogers Place.
Bettors who backed the Oilers were rewarded as -217 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Leon Draisaitl, Tyson Barrie, Connor McDavid, Ryan McLeod, and Kailer Yamamoto each scored for the Oilers in the victory. McDavid opened the scoring for Edmonton.
Stuart Skinner turned in a 29-save effort for the Oilers.
Alex DeBrincat(2) scored for the Blackhawks, finding the net behind Stuart Skinner.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 28 of 33 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Edmonton scored 1 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Chicago went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Edmonton outshot Chicago 33-31 in the game.
Edmonton heads into a battle against the Stars. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vancouver.