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Gone ‘Til November: Oilers 3, Blackhawks 2

The Blackhawks played well enough to force overtime but not well enough to skate away with both points as the host Edmonton Oilers picked up a 3-2 win over Chicago on Saturday night. The first period ended scoreless, but only by a fraction of a second because of this Leon Draisaitl shot during an Edmonton power play that crossed the goal line moments after the clock hit zero: Time expired a fraction of a second before Leon Draisaitl's shot crossed the goal line. Scoreless after the f...

Blackhawks 2, Oilers 3 (OT) — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

The Blackhawks actually did a really nice job of holding their own for 19 minutes and 59.9 seconds in the first period. With Wyatt Kaiser was in the box, Leon Draisaitl rifled a shot that got thru Spencer Knight for what would have been a power play goal to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead … if the shot went in before the clock hit all zeroes. It did not. And doughnuts remained on the board into the intermission. Draisaitl did score late in the power play that carried over to start the second p...

WCG Predicts: Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals

Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! Our WCG writers are coming strong this week as the Bears look to get back on track after a disappointing loss against the Baltimore Ravens last week. This week is again a tale of injury reports, as the Bengals are likely to be without their best defensive player, Trey Hendrickson, and […]

What Cooley’s Extension Means for Connor Bedard

Now that Logan Cooley got his massive extension from the Utah Mammoth, it begs the question as to what that means for Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks .  Cooley, 21, in his third NHL season, landed an eight-year, $10M AAV long-term deal after two terrific years to begin his career. Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick the year after Cooley's draft, is also in his third campaign, and had similar numbers over his first two years.  Insider Pierre LeBrun brings us up to date on the Bed...

Blackhawks at Oilers — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

Bedard and McDavid. Nazar and Draisaitl. Oilers vs. Blackhawks. The back-to-back Western Conference champions are struggling to start the new season, while the Blackhawks have mostly exceeded expectations. But the Blackhawks are coming off their first really ugly performance of the season. After the morning skate, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said he expects Ilya Mikheyev to play, which is big. Jason Dickinson was still missing from action, however. Get the coffee/other beverages r...

How to Watch the Week 9 Bears vs. Bengals Game on TV or Streaming Live

The Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) will attempt to defy oddsmakers when they square off against the Chicago Bears (4-3) on Sunday, November 2, 2025 as 3-point underdogs. The point total is set at 51.5. Ready to watch the game? Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! How to watch Bears vs. Bengals: TV channel & live stream TV channel: CBS Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ Bears Insights In terms of total offense, the Bears rank 20th...

November Rain: Blackhawks at Oilers Preview

Chicago’s sojourn through Canada continues this weekend as the Blackhawks face off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. It’s a similar Cup-or-bust season for the Oilers, who lost in six games to the Florida Panthers in last summer’s after losing in seven games to the same Panthers in 2024. With Sasha Barkov out for the season in Sunrise, though, the possibility of Edmonton finally summiting the top of the hockey world seems more real than ever. And it’s largel...

White Sox Reacts Survey: Focus on the pen

Our latest Reacts survey took on another daunting question related to last week’s: With many holes to fill looking ahead to the 2026 White Sox roster, where should the front office concentrate its efforts to improve? The answers were a bit surprising. If you believe that the more robust offense of the second half quells […]

The Best Start in Nearly Three Decades (and Other Bulls Bullets)

The last time the Chicago Bulls were 5-0, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were headed full steam ahead toward their fifth NBA championship. Ridiculous. On the one hand, I have no clue what is going on. The Chicago Bulls were viewed by almost everyone as one of the NBA’s retooling bottom feeders. They were projected to finish with a win total in the low 30s and possibly miss the Play-In Tournament altogether. In that sense, a 5-0 start is absolutely mind-boggling, especially when we co...

Bears Rewind: A Familiar Name to Ben Johnson, a Classic Shutout in Cincinnati

Current Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson played football at the University of North Carolina as a walk-on quarterback under offensive coordinator John Shoop, who also happened to be the Bears’ play-caller in 2001. Shoop, serving as offensive coordinator under then-head coach Dick Jauron when Chicago visited Cincinnati on Oct. 21, 2001, played a formative role in Johnson’s coaching development. Johnson has credited Shoop as one of his biggest mentors, and it seems fitting that we revis...

Rivalries Revisited: Checking in on the Teams We’ve Loved to Hate

This summer, I took the opportunity to survey the landscape of Chicago Bears rivalries entering the 2025 NFL season. This included a ranking of the team’s (or fanbase’s) ten biggest rivals, with three honorable mentions thrown in for good measure: My ranking took a number of factors into consideration, but now that the we are […]

Bedard, McDavid, Foligno/Sirianni, Who’s Healthy? Prospect Updates, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Yesterday I wrote a couple pieces about Connor Bedard . One was about his contract situation . The other was about Bedard having the best calendar month of his NHL career (so far). The two play hand-in-hand. Bedard waiting to sign a deal was betting he was going to have a big year. So far, he is. The Blackhawks face the Oilers tonight in Edmonton. Bedard has as many points as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl entering November. Connor Bedard Just Had His Best Month in the NHL #blac...

Will Frank Nazar Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on November 1?

Will Frank Nazar score for the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday? Stats and info are available here, to help you make the best call before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Frank Nazar Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +265 (Bet $10 to win $26.50 if he scores a goal) Nazar Goals Betting Stats In every game Nazar has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s exceeded the prop total. Through 11 games played this season, Nazar ha...

Will Andrew Mangiapane Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 1?

On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers play the Chicago Blackhawks — will Andrew Mangiapane score a goal? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the best bet. Andrew Mangiapane Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +425 (Bet $10 to win $42.50 if he scores a goal) Mangiapane Goals Betting Stats Mangiapane has recorded four points this season, all from single-point games. Mangiapane has scored in three of 12 games this season, but on...

Will Connor McDavid Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 1?

Will Connor McDavid score for the Edmonton Oilers against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the right wager before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 12 games, McD...

Will Ryan Donato Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on November 1?

On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the Chicago Blackhawks face the Edmonton Oilers — will Ryan Donato score a goal? There are stats and insights here, to help you make the best wager. Ryan Donato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal) Donato Goals Betting Stats Donato has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). Over 11 games, Donato has tallied eight poi...

Unbelievable Ending, Ground Rules, Winner About to Take All, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Bulls won AGAIN . That’s 5-0 to start the season. Are they just, like, a good basketball team? Should I be paying more attention to them? If the Dodgers go on to win this World Series, that 9th inning from Game Six is going to haunt Blue Jays fans forever. Two freak plays – flukes, mistakes, whatever you want to call them – turned what could’ve been a suddenly tie game into a loss. One, not the Blue Jays fault and couldn’t have been avoided. One that certainly could have. Both worki...

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Schwarber, Harper, Tucker, Hoerner

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Greetings and solicitations. Welcome to more words about Bryce Harper’s dog’s name and other great hits. The silly season before the offseason is upon us, the Great Pumpkin is behind us, and we’re headed for the cranberry bogs before minter sets in. Boswell has it that […]