Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson is set to miss a few games due to a high ankle sprain sustained during a recent match against the Edmonton Oilers. Interim coach Anders Sorensen confirmed that Dickinson, who has been one of the team's standout players this season, will undergo further evaluation after leaving the game wearing a protective boot on his left leg.

In 53 games this season, the 29-year-old has recorded seven goals and nine assists, contributing significantly to the Blackhawks' penalty-killing unit. The team has struggled recently, now sitting last in the league with a record of 4-12-4 over their last 20 outings. They will host the Nashville Predators next.

Jason Dickinson is set to miss a few games due to a high ankle sprain, as confirmed by interim coach Anders Sorensen following his departure with an injury during a recent match against the Edmonton Oilers. Dickinson's injury occurred during a collision with Vasily Podkolzin in the second period, leaving him in a boot while exiting the locker room.

Despite a tough stretch for the Blackhawks, with a recent record of 4-12-4 over the last 20 games, Sorensen expressed cautious optimism about Dickinson's recovery, stating that further tests would provide more clarity on his condition. Dickinson, known for his all-around play and penalty-killing abilities, has recorded seven goals and nine assists in 53 games this season.

The Vancouver Canucks face a challenging matchup against the Edmonton Oilers after suffering a heavy defeat the last time they met. With the Canucks struggling recently, holding a record of 2-5-3, and the Oilers on a hot streak at 8-2-0, Vancouver's offense will need to step up significantly. J.T. Miller, who has struggled to find the net this season, is under pressure to perform, while Vasily Podkolzin looks to shine against his former team. Given Edmonton's scoring prowess, Vancouver may need to score four or more goals to secure a win.

As both teams prepare for their clash, the Canucks' recent form raises concerns. They've been outscored 11-2 in their last two contests and have found the back of the net more than once only once in the past five games. The matchup's dynamics necessitate a concerted effort from Vancouver's offensive key players, particularly Miller and Podkolzin, to provide the spark needed to compete with the high-flying Oilers.

Ryan McLeod's two-goal performance led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Alongside McLeod, Dylan Cozens and Tage Thompson contributed to the Sabres' scoring, while Jason Zucker notched two assists. The Sabres have now triumphed in three of their last four matches, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen standing strong in goal, making 35 saves.

The Hurricanes had a tough night, with Jaccob Slavin and Martin Necas finding the net, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Sabres. Brent Burns provided two assists, yet the team suffered their second loss in a row, with Dustin Tokarski recording 20 saves.

In another intense matchup, the Edmonton Oilers overcame the Minnesota Wild 5-3, extending their winning streak to seven out of eight games. Connor McDavid starred with two goals and an assist, while Vasily Podkolzin scored a crucial tiebreaking goal in the third period. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also contributed with a goal and an assist, helping the Oilers rally from a 2-0 deficit after Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi scored early for Minnesota. Zach Hyman's goal sparked the comeback, showcasing the Oilers' resilience.

Vasily Podkolzin netted the decisive goal early in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to defeat the Minnesota Wild 5-3, marking their seventh victory in eight games. Connor McDavid shone with two goals and an assist, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins contributed a goal and an assist. Zach Hyman’s 15th goal of the season was crucial in sparking Edmonton’s comeback from an early 2-0 deficit.

For Minnesota, Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Ryan Hartman found the net, but injuries plagued the team, resulting in their third loss in four games. Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves as Minnesota struggled without their key players, including leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, who missed his tenth consecutive game.