Edmonton Oilers (8-6-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (8-7-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers after the Oilers took down the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime.

Columbus is 8-7-1 overall and 3-3-0 at home. The Blue Jackets have a -3 scoring differential, with 48 total goals scored and 51 given up.

Edmonton has gone 3-5-2 on the road and 8-6-4 overall. The Oilers have a -6 scoring differential, with 54 total goals scored and 60 allowed.

The teams play Thursday for the second time this season. The Oilers won 5-4 in overtime in the last meeting. Connor McDavid led the Oilers with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kirill Marchenko has eight goals and 10 assists for the Blu

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