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December 27, 2026 β’ Nationwide Arena, Columbus
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 27, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Edmonton Oilers (2-0-1, 5 PTS) faces Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0, 2 PTS) at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.
Edmonton Oilers
Visiting Side
Record
2-0-1, 5 PTS
Columbus Blue Jackets
Home Side
Record
1-1-0, 2 PTS
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
40%
Edmonton Oilers
VS
60%
Columbus Blue Jackets
Projected Score
EDM 3
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COL 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Columbus Blue Jackets has an elite goaltending advantage (.0.899 Save %).
Edmonton Oilers
STAT
Columbus Blue Jackets
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Columbus Blue Jackets plays on familiar turf at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Edmonton Oilers Could Win
Edmonton Oilers averages 3.4 goals per game offensively.
Why Columbus Blue Jackets Could Win
Columbus Blue Jackets responds with a scoring rate of 3.3 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Columbus Blue Jackets's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Nationwide Arena, Columbus
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Matthew Knies
2
Team Assists
Charlie Coyle
3
Team Goals
Evan Bouchard
4
Team Assists
Connor McDavid
7
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Edmonton Oilers (49.6%)
Columbus Blue Jackets (50.4%)
Total Submissions: 69 circles
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