The Edmonton Oilers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Nationwide Arena, Columbus, this Monday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM EDT.
The Oilers (4-4-1) are slowly ascending the table with their good run of form lately, while the Blue Jackets (3-3-1) are coming off a painful 4-3 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators.
Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets game info
- Date: Monday, October 28
- Time: 07:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, FDSNOH, SNW
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime. The Oilers were trailing 2-1 at one point, following which Evan Bouchard equalized the score and Leon Draisaitl scored the winner in overtime for the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane is the only injured player with the return date set to be in the first quarter of 2025.
Columbus Blue Jackets game preview
The Blue Jackets have lost two of their last three games. The team sits sixth in the Metropolitan Division, aiming to climb the table and make it to the playoffs.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
Cayden Lindstrom and Gavin Brindley are sidelined for the Blue Jackets, with a return date yet to be determined for the pair.
Oilers and Blue Jackets key players
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid lead the line for the Oilers with numbers this season, having scored 10 points each. Draisaitl leads the scoring charts with six goals, while McDavid has provided the most assists on the roster with seven.
Kirill Marchenko is the leading man for the Blue Jackets, as the winger has scored four goals and provided five assists in the first seven games.