In the third game of the NHL playoffs, Chicago will play against Edmonton. The match will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Let’s analyze the abilities of the two teams and try to predict the outcome of the match.
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago was in the last place in the Central Division table. In their 70 regular-season games, they scored 212 goals while conceding 218.
In two home games before the quarantine, Chicago was defeated by St. Louis 0-2 and beat San Jose 6-2. In the test match, the Hawks defeated St. Louis 4-0.
In the first game of this playoff series, the Hawks defeated Edmonton 6-4. The second match of this confrontation was unsuccessful for Jeremy Colliton’s charges as they lost to the Oilers 3-6.
Edmonton Oilers
The Canadian club was second in the Pacific Division before the break with a goal difference of 225-217.
In their last two games at home, before the suspension of the NHL, Edmonton was defeated by Vegas in overtime 2-3 and Winnipeg in regulation time 2-4. On July 29, Dave Tippett’s team competed against Calgary in a test match, defeating the Flames with a score of 4-1. On August 1, Edmonton lost to Chicago in the playoffs 4-6. The Oilers took revenge in the second game of the season 6-3, becaming equal in the series (1-1).
Chicago Blackhawks – Edmonton Oilers prediction
In face-to-face meetings, the opponents decided to play openly. This approach will make their next match productive. Our forecast is a match total over 6.
