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The Edmonton Oilers (13-10-2) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-10-3) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 9:00 PM ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers rank eighth in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Oilers vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- 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 | 2.88 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 13th |
| Shots | 33 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.8 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 17.74% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.13% | 30th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.46 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| Shots | 31.4 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 16.13% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 28th |
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Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's leading contributors this season with 32 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 24.3%.
- Having scored 12 goals and adding 19 assists, Connor McDavid is a top contributor for Edmonton through 22 games.
- With 18 points through 25 games (six goals and 12 assists), Evan Bouchard has been an important part of Edmonton's offensive efforts this season.
- Stuart Skinner (8-7-2) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .889 for Edmonton.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled eight goals and 18 assists in 24 games for Columbus, good for 26 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 24 total points (one per game) this campaign. He has 10 goals and 14 assists.
- Sean Monahan's eight goals and 14 assists add up to 22 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 8-6-2 this season, collecting 405 saves and giving up 48 goals (three goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (44th in the league).
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Viktor Arvidsson: Out (Undisclosed),
Troy Stecher: Questionable (Ear)
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Avalanche | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Golden Knights | L 1-0 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Flames | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/1/2024 | Blackhawks | W 6-3 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Flames | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/6/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |