Some might see a bat lurking above the United Center ice during Wednesday’s pregame warmups as an ominous omen. The creature buzzed by Teuvo Teräväinen and created a buzz in the stands. Ice-crew staffer Lucas Heatherington finally caught the bat,

The Chicago Blackhawks forced the Edmonton Oilers to overtime but fell 4-3. A strong forecheck saw Chicago with positive puck possession numbers, Arvid Soderblom made impressive saves, and Jason Dickinson went down with an injury.

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid, right, looks to pass as St. Louis Blues' Cam Fowler (17) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton) AP The Edmonton Oilers and their high-scoring offense led by Connor McDavid are always a treat to watch.

The Blackhawks are at the bottom of the Central Division at 16-31-5, the second-worst mark in the Western Conference. Edmonton is in a much better spot as it holds the lead in the Pacific Division and is looking to complete a sweep on a back-to-back that started with a 3-2 overtime win over the Blues in St. Louis to get to 33-16-4.