The Columbus Blue Jackets, on a three-game losing streak, face the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton on November 10, 2025, aiming to snap their slide against a historical rival. With records of 7-7-0 for Columbus and 6-6-4 for Edmonton, the matchup highlights key special teams battles and goaltending challenges. Illness has impacted the Blue Jackets' preparations, while the Oilers welcome back a forward from injury.
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter their game against the Edmonton Oilers on a three-game losing streak, having been competitive but unable to secure wins in recent outings. Historically, Columbus struggles in Edmonton with an all-time record of 9-23-2 and losses in five of their last six visits there. The November 10, 2025, contest at 8:30 p.m. ET offers a chance to reverse that trend, especially after Edmonton's recent 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Key Strategies for Columbus
To secure a victory, the Blue Jackets must avoid special teams pitfalls. Their road penalty kill has struggled, facing Edmonton's potent power play led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Columbus hopes to keep play at five-on-five, leveraging their road power play, which has outperformed their home unit. Goalie Jet Greaves will start, with Elvis Merzlikins as backup.
Another focus is pressuring Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner early. Skinner has had a slow start to the season despite strong regular-season form in prior years. Columbus players like Kirill Marchenko, Dmitri Voronkov, Adam Fantilli, Boone Jenner, Miles Wood, and Kent Johnson are expected to generate shots and slot opportunities, supported by an aggressive blue line.
The Blue Jackets must also weather an anticipated hot start from Edmonton, matching early energy to sustain pressure over 60 minutes without chasing the game.
Projected Lineups and Status Updates
Blue Jackets projected forwards: Miles Wood -- Sean Monahan -- Kent Johnson; Dmitri Voronkov -- Adam Fantilli -- Kirill Marchenko; Cole Sillinger -- Charlie Coyle -- Mathieu Olivier; Boone Jenner -- Luca Del Bel Belluz -- Yegor Chinakhov. Defense: Zach Werenski -- Denton Mateychuk; Ivan Provorov -- Damon Severson; Jake Christiansen -- Dante Fabbro. Scratched: Zach Aston-Reese, Isac Lundestrom, Dysin Mayo. Injured: Erik Gudbranson (hip). An illness has affected the team, with Monahan, Sillinger, Olivier, and Wood missing the morning skate; others are game-time decisions.
Oilers projected forwards: Andrew Mangiapane -- Connor McDavid -- Matt Savoie; Vasily Podkolzin -- Leon Draisaitl -- Jack Roslovic; Isaac Howard -- Adam Henrique -- Trent Frederic; Mattias Janmark -- Noah Philp -- Curtis Lazar. Defense: Mattias Ekholm -- Evan Bouchard; Darnell Nurse -- Alec Regula; Brett Kulak -- Jake Walman. Goalies: Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard. Scratched: Ty Emberson, Troy Stecher, David Tomasek. Injured: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed, out one week), Zach Hyman (wrist), Kasperi Kapanen (knee). Mattias Janmark makes his season debut, and Curtis Lazar enters the lineup.