As the floundering Blackhawks continue to struggle, they could be close to trading a particular former Connor Bedard linemate.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The rematch is Thursday in Edmonton, where the Oilers will be without McDavid after he was given a three-game suspension by the NHL for a cross-check to the head of Conor Garland in the final seconds.