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 ...

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

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 has missed more than a month recovering from the injury he suffered Dec. 7, which led to concerns about blood clots and vascular problems. He and his wife also went through a complicated childbirth,

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Evan Bouchard scored the winning goal late in the third period, capping the Edmonton Oilers' rally from a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Thursday night.

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.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato is a player the organization is open to moving ahead of this season’s NHL trade deadline. And if they do, the Edmonton Oilers should make a phone call.