Edmonton Oilers v Columbus Blue Jackets: what the numbers say
Edmonton Oilers meet Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Place, Saturday 12:00pm (NHL). Edmonton Oilers have won 38 of the 67 meetings with Columbus Blue Jackets since 2000.
The big picture
Edmonton Oilers come in 4th on the ladder; Columbus Blue Jackets are 25th. Edmonton Oilers have the higher position to protect.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 67 times on our records since 2000: Edmonton Oilers 38, Columbus Blue Jackets 26, 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 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).
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
At Rogers Place
Edmonton Oilers have won 12 of their last 22 at Rogers Place.
The deeper numbers
Columbus Blue Jackets haven't beaten Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place since 2022-23: 3 meetings there since then.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
