The Edmonton Oilers head to Chicago on Saturday to face the Blackhawks, aiming to start a new winning streak after a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins ended their four-game run. With a strong 7-2-1 record over their past 10 games and a stellar 12-3-1 mark in the last 16, Edmonton remains a team to watch as they seek to solidify their position in the standings. Meanwhile, the struggling Blackhawks, who have won only two of their last nine games, hope to find consistency and leverage home-ice advantage to turn their fortunes around. Despite Thursday’s setback in Pittsburgh, the Oilers are firing on all cylinders, thanks to their dynamic offensive stars: Edmonton’s offense remains among the league’s best, bolstered by

Two of the NHL’s hottest teams are set to face off on Saturday as the Montreal Canadiens host the streaking Dallas Stars, who are riding a six-game winning streak. The Canadiens, looking to extend their own winning momentum, have been excelling with strong defense and clutch performances in recent games. The Canadiens return to the Bell Centre fresh off a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. This win marked their third straight victory and their sixth in the past seven games. Impressively, all of these wins came in either overtime or a shootout, showcasing their resilience in high-pressure moments. Montreal’s recent victories are not just about numbers; they’ve come against some of the NHL’s top teams. Wins over

The Vancouver Canucks, struggling to find their rhythm during a difficult road trip, will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday in a game that could mark a turning point for both teams. With Vancouver on a four-game losing streak and Toronto looking to rebound from a tough loss, the stakes are high for this matchup. The Canucks have yet to secure a win on their five-game road trip, standing at 0-1-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Vancouver’s offense has been alarmingly stagnant, scoring just one goal over their past two games and five across their last four contests. Returning to the lineup after an upper-body injury, Elias Pettersson played 20:27 against Carolina but failed

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini aim to extend their winning streak to six games as they host Southern California on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill. Despite potential uncertainty surrounding leading scorer Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois is confident in its deep roster to maintain its high-octane play. Illinois (12-3, 4-1 Big Ten) has been on an offensive tear, averaging 87.9 points per game this season and an impressive 95.6 during its current five-game winning streak. The streak began with a narrow 80-77 victory over Missouri on Dec. 22, and the Illini have since showcased their ability to dominate with balanced scoring efforts. Jakucionis, who sat out Wednesday’s 91-52 win over Penn State due to a left forearm issue, is questionable for