Venue & Event Details
Location: Rogers Place, 10214 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Puckdrop: 8:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. MT
Broadcast: ESPN+, Sportsnet, Bally Sports Ohio
Injury Report
Columbus Blue Jackets:
Patrik Laine (upper body, day-to-day)
Adam Boqvist (lower body, out)
Edmonton Oilers:
Evander Kane (wrist, questionable)
Brett Kulak (lower body, out)
Key Player Matchups
Connor McDavid (EDM) vs. Zach Werenski (CBJ): McDavid leads Edmonton’s offense with elite speed and playmaking, while Werenski anchors Columbus’ blue line.
Leon Draisaitl (EDM) vs. Boone Jenner (CBJ): Draisaitl’s scoring touch against Jenner’s two-way leadership.
Goaltending: Stuart Skinner (EDM, 3.40 GAA, .897 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzļikins (CBJ, 3.10 GAA, .905 SV%). Both teams have struggled in net, making this a pivotal battle.
Team Recent Form
Columbus Blue Jackets:
Last 5 games: L–L–L–W–W
Averaging 3.1 goals per game, allowing 3.2 goals per game.
Power play: 18%, Penalty kill: 80%.
Edmonton Oilers:
Last 5 games: L–L–L–W–L
Averaging 2.9 goals per game, allowing 3.4 goals per game.
Power play: 24%, Penalty kill: 77%.
Series History
Oilers lead all-time series 34–27–6.
Edmonton has won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Columbus last won in Edmonton in 2022.
Betting Trends:
Oilers are 6–8 as favorites this season.
Blue Jackets are 4–7 as underdogs.
Edmonton games have gone Over 6.5 in 8 of 16 contests.
Columbus games have gone Over 6.5 in 5 of 14 contests.
Key Takeaway
This matchup features two inconsistent teams with explosive offensive talent but defensive vulnerabilities. Edmonton’s stars give them the edge at home, but Columbus’ recent form and Merzļikins’ steadiness make them a live underdog. Expect a high-paced, high-scoring game with special teams and goaltending likely deciding the outcome.
Game Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 185
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 9, 2025
