Rogers Place Showdown: Edmonton Oilers Face Columbus Blue Jackets

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Place, fans can anticipate an exciting NHL matchup. The Oilers have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which should carry into this upcoming contest.

Looking at the past three games, the Oilers have displayed a remarkable ability to rally in later periods. In their game against the Rangers, they scored all four of their goals in the third period, securing a win with a shooting percentage of 14 percent and winning 59 percent of faceoffs. Their goaltending was solid with a save percentage of 91 percent.

The following game saw an even more dominant performance from Edmonton against the Devils. They netted six goals and boasted an impressive plus-minus of 15. Despite winning fewer faceoffs at 47 percent, their shooting accuracy improved to nearly 16 percent and they maintained discipline by avoiding any penalties.

However, it's worth noting that in their most recent match against the Islanders, they faced challenges that led to only one goal on a shooting percentage of just over three percent. While they won over half of their faceoffs at around 52 percent and had decent goaltending with an 86-percent save rate, it wasn't enough to secure victory.

These trends suggest that while Edmonton has shown potential for high-scoring games and strong third-period performances, consistency is key for success against Columbus. The team will need to capitalize on scoring opportunities early on and maintain defensive strength throughout all periods.

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for January 24th at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ as well as BSOH channel number 660 for away audience viewership starting from two o'clock AM UTC time zone.