Columbus Blue Jackets v Edmonton Oilers: what the numbers say
Columbus Blue Jackets meet Edmonton Oilers at Nationwide Arena, Monday 10:00am (NHL). Edmonton Oilers haven't beaten Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena since 2019-20: 5 meetings there since then.
The big picture
Columbus Blue Jackets come in 25th on the ladder; Edmonton Oilers are 4th. Edmonton Oilers are the side higher up the table.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 67 times on our records since 2000: Columbus Blue Jackets 26, Edmonton Oilers 38, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Columbus Blue Jackets won 5–4 at Nationwide Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Edmonton Oilers by 7 goals in 2013-14 (7–0).
Players to watch
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 17 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (10 goals, 34 assists in 2026-27).
At Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets have won 11 of their last 23 at Nationwide Arena.
The deeper numbers
Edmonton Oilers haven't beaten Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena since 2019-20: 5 meetings there since then.
Edmonton Oilers have lost their last 5 at Nationwide Arena and haven't won there since 2019-20 (against Columbus Blue Jackets).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
