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Recap - Blue Jackets Defeat Edmonton 6-5

Columbus got a pair of goals from Jack Roslovic as the Blue Jackets skated to a 6-5 victory over Edmonton on Saturday at Nationwide Arena.

Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +212 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.0.

Jack Roslovic(2), Kirill Marchenko(2), Boone Jenner, and Patrik Laine each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Marchenko opened the scoring for Columbus.

Joonas Korpisalo turned in a 42-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Connor McDavid(2), Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Warren Foegele scored for the Oilers, finding the net behind Joonas Korpisalo.

Stuart Skinner stopped 10 of 12 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-4 with the man advantage.

Edmonton outshot Columbus 47-26 in the game.

Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wild. The Oilers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.