The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their five-game Western Conference road trip on Thursday when they face the Edmonton Oilers.
Both teams are coming off shutout losses on Tuesday. The Blue Jackets’ six-game point streak (5-0-1) ended with a 3-0 loss to the Calgary Flames, while the Oilers concluded a three-game trip with a 1-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Edmonton’s shutout loss was its fourth this season. According to Statmuse, the Oilers are tied with five other teams for the second-most shutout losses, and only the Utah Hockey Club (five) have been blanked more often.
The lack of offense is a far cry from last season’s squad, which scored the fourth-most goals in the NHL. Through 25 games, the Oilers have tallied 72 goals, ranking 21st in the 32-team league, a somewhat surprising figure, especially given that the …