Columbus at Edmonton

The Blue Jackets looked like a potential playoff team early, but coming out on the wrong side of 21 of their last 24 has changed that thinking. Signs point to things starting to change after eight of 11 scoring just 1 goal or less. The Blue Jackets produced 2 vs. Colorado, and 3 in their last game vs. Vancouver, so the offense has come out of the slump. As futile as it has been for the Blue Jackets, the Oilers have claimed the right side in just 1 of their last 11, allowing 4 goals per game. The ledger vs. the West is an uninviting 0-9 in their last nine games. I will trust that the Jackets can continue to build on offensive success vs. a team allowing 4 per game, and come away with the win here. Columbus gets this one.