That dynamic lasted for all of a period against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday — before David ... to transition back on offense and put you back on your heels.” Added Alec Martinez: “We got away from our game. Against a team like that, you’ve ...

There's plenty of evidence that proves the Oilers coaches have pulled the right strings to get the most from the defence.

Martinez (neck) will be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday against Edmonton, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio. Martinez hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 7. He has a goal and four points in 15 outings in 2024-25. Nolan Allan might be a healthy scratch versus the Oilers to accommodate Martinez's return.

Martinez logged an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed Connor Murphy on the injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 31 as he's still dealing with a groin injury.

The Edmonton Oilers will wrap up this three-game road trip on Saturday evening when they face the rebuilding Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago.

CHICAGO -- Zach Hyman scored the go-ahead goal on the power play at 7:18 of the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Saturday. Hyman put in the rebound of Leon Draisaitl ’s shot to break a 3-3 tie.

Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) scores the tiebreaking goal on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom (40) in the third period on Jan. 11, 2025, at the United Center. The Hawks lost 4-3. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 11, 2025, at the United Center.

While the two newest Oilers defenders should take little time to get going, fans shouldn't expect a change overnight. Before they took on the Washington Capitals last night, Tom Gazzola reported that John Klingberg and Alec Regula were practicing on the ice with assistant coach Mark Stuart.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Troy Murray joins the discussion to talk about costly mistakes that cost the team this game. Then, the

That dynamic lasted for all of a period against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday ... offense and put you back on your heels.” Added Alec Martinez: “We got away from our game.

Jack Eichel came to Las Vegas in 2021 with lofty expectations that he has mostly fulfilled, including helping lead the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup championship two seasons ago. Now he has taken his game to an even higher level.