Edmonton forward Fernando Pisani scored the game winner in the third period as Edmonton (9-8-1) went on to defeat Columbus (5-12) 3-1 and continue their dominance over the Jackets, remaining undefeated (9-0-3) in their last twelve meetings.

Jason Smith (2) scored in the first while Radek Dvorak (3) added an empty-netter in the waning seconds to secure the victory for the Oilers.

Todd Marchant (2) scored the Jackets lone goal to notch his second consecutive game with a goal. It was a disappointing night for Columbus as they only allowed Edmonton two shots and had four power play opportunities in the first period. It was the first victory for Edmonton in the last four games and the first home loss for Columbus in the last three games since double home losses to Detroit last month.

Things looked promising right away for Columbus. Just 47 seconds into the game, Radek Dvorak was called for hooking, giving the Jackets the first of four first-period power play opportunities. Edmonton played a stiff defense by allowing Columbus the outside shot, but not much in the middle. On the power play, Bryan Berard took both shots from distances of 46 and 54 feet.

They did get close a few times. Five minutes into the game Nikolai Zherdev saucered a pass to an open Manny Malholtra as they were driving in the Edmonton zone. Malholtra whiffed at the puck and could not connect on the open net.

Throughout the game it became a futile effort as many of the shots were from beyond 30 feet or more. It was only in the third period with less than two minutes remaining that Columbus shot from closer range as they tried in vain to get something past Edmonton goaltender Jussi Markkanen. Edmonton allowed only two shots on the four Jacket power plays in the first period.

"We probably had about eight really quality scoring chances," said Blue Jackets head coach Gerard Gallant. "They play a game where they keep it to the outside and we didn't get enough to the middle."

Just after the power play ended for Columbus, Edmonton took their first shot of the game. Jason Smith corralled a pass from Ryan Smyth, who was behind the net and blasted it past Marc Denis from the right face-off circle for his second goal of the season.