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Oilers Fall 5-2 Against Columbus - Game Recap
Columbus skated to a 5-2 victory over Edmonton on Sunday in NHL action at Nationwide Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +218 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Columbus got goals from Oliver Bjorkstrand, Eric Robinson, Jack Roslovic, Cole Sillinger, and Nick Blankenburg in the victory. Robinson opened the scoring at 15:58 of the first period.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 33 of 35 Edmonton shots in the victory.
Edmonton got goals from Leon Draisaitl, and Evander Kane in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Mikko Koskinen stopped 26 of 30 shots for the Oilers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 1 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Edmonton went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Edmonton by a margin of 35-31.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lightning. The Oilers will aim to get back on the winning track at Pittsburgh.