*7* MASSACRE on Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Edmonton Oilers home at United Center 4-2 on Nov. 8 and have won two of three overall since then as well. The Oilers meanwhile have just one win over their last five, a 4-3 OT win at Anaheim, and I don't think they'll come out of this contest with a win either.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Special Teams - The Blackhawks have scored on the man advantage in three of their last four games while the Oilers penalty kill has been in shambles of late. The Oilers have surrendered goals in shorthanded situations in four of their last five games, and their penalty kill unit is ranked in the bottom third of the NHL for the season.

2. Situational - The Oilers will play their first home-game since Nov. 6 as the already mentioned game at United Center marked the opener of a four-game road swing for Edmonton. Its 5-22 in its last 27 home games following a road trip of seven or more days and the Blackhawks are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings at Rexall Place.

3. X-Factor - Chicago's Patrick Kane has been on fire with 10 goals and 12 assists during a 13-game point streak.

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Blackhawks (7*)