Columbus Blue Jackets Edge Edmonton Oilers in High-Scoring Affair

In a thrilling matchup at Nationwide Arena, the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the Edmonton Oilers five to four, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Mathieu Olivier was the standout performer, contributing two goals and an assist, while Charlie Coyle added a goal and two assists.

The Blue Jackets took an early lead, with Olivier tipping in a shot from Coyle at fifteen thirty-six of the first period, making it one-nothing. Just forty-four seconds into the second period, Coyle found the net again, with Olivier assisting after forcing a turnover, doubling the lead to two-nothing.

The Oilers responded at eight-oh-nine of the second, as Matt Savoie deflected Evan Bouchard’s slap shot, cutting the deficit to two-one. Bouchard then assisted Leon Draisaitl on a one-timer, tying the game at two-two.

Columbus quickly regained momentum as Denton Mateychuk scored at ten-nineteen, making it three-two. A potential game-tying goal from Connor McDavid was overturned due to an offside challenge from Columbus.

Adam Fantilli then extended the Blue Jackets’ lead to four-two, scoring off a rebound at eighteen-twenty of the second. In the third period, Olivier made it five-two at seven-thirty, but the Oilers fought back with Vasily Podkolzin scoring just twenty-seven seconds later, bringing it to five-three.

Draisaitl added another goal for Edmonton from the right circle, narrowing the gap to five-four at eleven-twenty-seven. Jet Greaves made twenty-three saves for Columbus, while Calvin Pickard stopped twenty shots for the Oilers.

This victory was significant for the Blue Jackets, who had previously lost a close game against the Oilers just days prior, showcasing the competitive and high-scoring nature of this NHL season. According to Deadspin, this match highlights not only the Blue Jackets' offensive prowess but also the resilience of both teams in a tightly contested battle.