The Chicago Blackhawks battled hard against the two-time defending Western Conference champions but came up short Saturday night, losing 3–2 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place — in a game where the crowd seemed more invested in baseball than hockey.
During the second period, as Spencer Knight tracked the puck behind his net, a sudden roar from the 18,347 fans startled him.
But it wasn’t a McDavid rush — it was the Toronto Blue Jays nearly walking off Game 7 of the World Series.
Rogers Place had the baseball broadcast playing on the main screen during the hockey game, turning the Oilers–Blackhawks matchup into a strange split-sport experience.
“All of a sudden everyone started freaking out,” Knight said. “I almost jumped. I thought maybe something happened behind the net, then I realized — oh, it’s the World Series.”
Even Hawks coach Jeff Blashill couldn’t help but look up. “It was a weird, interesting moment,” he said. “You could feel how much the country was locked into that game.
But once they turned it off for the third period, it was nice to just hear hockey again.”
First Period: Oilers Dominate, Blackhawks Hang On
The first 20 minutes were all Edmonton. The Oilers outshot Chicago 13–6 and dictated most of the possession time. Spencer Knight stood tall early, turning aside several dangerous looks from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Chicago had two power plays in the period but couldn’t generate much. Bedard found a seam to Tyler Bertuzzi for one decent look, but Stuart Skinner kept the door shut.
In the final seconds of the period, Draisaitl fired a wrist shot through Knight that looked like it might beat the buzzer — but after video review, time had expired just before the puck crossed the line, keeping the game scoreless after one.
“We got lucky there,” Blashill admitted. “That could’ve changed the whole game.”
Second Period: Draisaitl Strikes, Hawks Respond
The Oilers didn’t have to wait long. Just 54 seconds into the second period, on the same power play that carried over, Draisaitl ripped a one-timer from the right circle off a perfect feed from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to make it 1–0.
The Blackhawks regrouped and started pushing back midway through the period. Spencer Knight made a critical glove save on McDavid to keep it close, and Chicago capitalized on its next man advantage.
At 8:32, Connor Bedard fired a sharp-angle shot that deflected off Bertuzzi’s skate and into the net for the equalizer. It wasn’t pretty, but it counted — and it gave the Hawks life.
“We’ve been working on staying around the net and finding those dirty goals,” said Bertuzzi. “It’s good to get rewarded.”
The Oilers regained control late in the frame when McDavid found Jack Roslovic wide open on the backdoor at 17:17. Roslovic buried it past Knight for his second goal as an Oiler, restoring Edmonton’s lead at 2–1 heading into the final period.
Third Period: Burakovsky Ties It, Knight Holds Strong
Early in the third, the Hawks came out with purpose. Rookie Ryan Greene won a battle along the boards, spun the puck out front to Artyom Levshunov, whose shot created a rebound that Andre Burakovsky pounced on at 3:19 to tie the game 2–2.
“I saw Arty coming down the slot, so I just tried to get it to him,” Greene said. “The puck bounced out perfectly for Bura.”
From there, Chicago played some of its most structured hockey of the season. Wyatt Kaiser made two key defensive plays in the final minutes to keep McDavid in check, and Knight stood tall with 27 saves overall.
Both teams had late chances — Bedard nearly found the go-ahead goal on a wraparound — but the game stayed deadlocked after 60 minutes.
Overtime: Oilers’ Stars End It
Once overtime began, Edmonton’s elite talent took over. After controlling possession for nearly two minutes, Leon Draisaitl threaded a cross-crease pass to Evan Bouchard, who fired once, then buried his own rebound at 2:43 to seal the win.
“When you get a tired group and you’ve got Connor and Leon on the ice, something’s bound to happen,” said Bouchard. “Leon made a great pass, and I just stayed with it.”
The Oilers improved to 6-4-3 and remain unbeaten in regulation at home (4-0-2). McDavid collected three assists, extending Draisaitl’s point streak to eight games.
The Blackhawks dropped to 5-4-3 and are now 0-1-1 on their six-game road trip.
Stats of the Game:
| Team Stats | CHI | EDM |
| Shots on Goal | 29 | 30 |
| Power Play | 1 / 1 (100%) | 2 / 3 (66.7%) |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 9 | 18 |
| Blocked Shots | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Three Stars of the Game
1️⃣ Evan Bouchard (EDM) – 1G, 1A, OT Winner
2️⃣ Jack Roslovic (EDM) – 1G, +1, 2 SOG
3️⃣ Andrei Burakovsky (CHI) – 1G, 1A, 5 SOG
Blackhawks Player Stats
Andrei Burakovsky: 1 G (4) – 1 A (5)– 2 PTS (8,9) – 5 SOG – 17:26 TOI
Tyler Bertuzzi: 1 G (3) PPG – 1 PTS (7) – 16:21 TOI
Connor Bedard: 1 A (9) – 1 PTS (15) – 4 SOG – 18:54 TOI
Frank Nazar: 0 PTS – 5 SOG – 21:10 TOI
Artyom Levshunov: 1 A (5) – 1 PTS (5) –14:17 TOI
Spencer Knight: 27 saves on 30 shots (.900 SV%)
My 3 Takeaways
1️⃣ Burakovsky Shows His Value
Andrei Burakovsky is quickly becoming a difference-maker alongside Bedard. His chemistry, vision, and confidence stood out again — he was driving play all night and had the best expected goals on the team.
His rebound goal in the third period was pure determination.
2️⃣ Blackhawks Never Quit
After a tough loss to Winnipeg, Chicago responded with grit and character. They came back twice against one of the league’s most dangerous teams.
Knight bounced back from his rough outing, making several big stops late. The Hawks outshot the Oilers 22–14 over the final two periods, a sign of their growing resilience.
3️⃣ Bedard Keeps Showing Up
Connor Bedard quietly extended his point streak to four games (4G, 4A). He’s finding consistency and confidence every night, creating scoring chances even when he’s not lighting the lamp. The kid’s hockey IQ keeps impressing.
My Final Thought: Blackhawks Fought Hard
The Blackhawks didn’t get the two points, but they earned respect. In a building buzzing for baseball, Chicago stayed focused and pushed the Oilers to the brink.
That’s what progress looks like — compete, adjust, and stay patient. This team is learning how to fight back, and you can feel the confidence growing.
Next Game: The Blackhawks continue their six-game road trip Monday night in Seattle (10:00 PM ET). Chicago is now 0-1-1 after two games on the trip — but their effort tonight was a solid step forward.
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