NHL action on Monday includes a meeting in Columbus, Ohio between the Edmonton Oilers (4-4-1) and Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-1) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are 10th in the Western Conference (9 points), and the Blue Jackets are 14th in the Eastern Conference (7 points).
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Oilers vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.33 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.22 | 17th |
| Shots | 34.8 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 13.04% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 60% | 32nd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.86 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 21st |
| Shots | 29.9 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
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Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Oilers
- A productive offensive player this season for Edmonton, Leon Draisaitl has put up 10 points.
- With three goals and seven assists, Connor McDavid is one of the most important offensive options for Edmonton with his 10 points (1.1 per game).
- With seven points through nine games (one goal and six assists), Mattias Ekholm has been an important part of Edmonton's offense this season.
- In six games played this season, Stuart Skinner (2-3-1) has allowed 17 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has scored four goals (0.6 per game) and dished out five assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with nine total points (1.3 per game). He averages 2.7 shots per game, shooting 21.1%.
- Zachary Werenski has scored seven total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has three goals and four assists.
- Yegor Chinakhov is a crucial contributor on offense for Columbus with three goals and four assists.
- Daniil Tarasov has an .887 save percentage (40th in the league), with 133 total saves, allowing 17 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put up a 3-1-1 record this season.
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body),
Gavin Brindley: Out (Finger)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Penguins | W 4-0 | Home |
| 10/27/2024 | Red Wings | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 11/4/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2024 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Predators | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |