After finishing a tough road trip with a shootout win Nov. 11 in Seattle, the Blue Jackets return to Columbus for another crack at the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 13 at Nationwide Arena.
It’s a chance for the Blue Jackets (8-7-1) to even the score against the Oilers, who beat them 5-4 in overtime Nov. 10 in Edmonton. Overcoming a 4-2 deficit in the final six-plus minutes, including a short-handed goal with 58 seconds remaining, the Oilers won in overtime on a breakaway goal by Columbus’ own Jack Roslovic.
Losses to Western Conference teams often require months, if not a full season, for Eastern Conference teams to avenge, but the Blue Jackets get Edmonton for the second time in four days.
Roslovic’s lone return of the season to his hometown to face his former team, accompanied by stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, will complete back-to-back games for Edmonton that began Nov. 12 with a 2-1 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
The Blue Jackets are tied for last in the Metropolitan Division with the Washington Capitals at 17 points, but it’s early and they’ve gotten their longest road trip out of the way.
Teams coming off long western trips usually struggle while re-adjusting to the Eastern Time zone in their first game back, and the Blue Jackets went through five time-zone changes while zig-zagging through Western Canada and Seattle. They’re also fighting a flu-like illness that has caused several players to miss at least one game, and captain Boone Jenner is questionable with an upper-body injury.
Read below for more information on how to watch the Blue Jackets’ rematch against the Oilers.
The Blue Jackets host the Oilers at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Nationwide Arena on Hockey Fights Cancer night.
What networks will show Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers?
Streaming: Hulu, ESPN+
Fans can watch the Blue Jackets-Oilers game on the Hulu and ESPN+ streaming services at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. Each service has streaming apps that can be purchased with monthly, seasonal and annual subscription plans, and they can be also be purchased in bundle offers. The game will also be broadcast on radio at The Fan 97.1 FM.
Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@dispatch.com and @BrianHedger.bsky.social
