Penguins vs Blue Jackets statistics
| Stat |
Penguins |
Blue Jackets |
| Goals For per Game |
2.72 |
3.07 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.83 |
3.60 |
| Shots per Game |
31.5 |
31.6 |
| Shots Against per Game |
32.7 |
28.9 |
| Power Play Goals |
9 |
7 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
9 |
8 |
| Short Handed Goals |
1 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
129 |
101 |
| Power Play Percentage |
18.4 |
18.4 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
82.4 |
81.4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/12/24 |
@ Seattle Kraken |
L |
5-2 |
| 11/10/24 |
@ Anaheim Ducks |
L |
4-2 |
| 11/9/24 |
@ Los Angeles Kings |
L |
5-2 |
| 11/5/24 |
@ San Jose Sharks |
L |
2-1 OT |
| 11/2/24 |
@ Washington Capitals |
L |
7-2 |
Pittsburgh Penguins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/13/24 |
vs Detroit Red Wings |
L |
3-2 OT |
| 11/11/24 |
vs Dallas Stars |
L |
7-1 |
| 11/8/24 |
@ Washington Capitals |
W |
4-2 |
| 11/7/24 |
@ Carolina Hurricanes |
L |
5-1 |
| 11/5/24 |
@ New York Islanders |
L |
4-3 SO |
Penguins vs Blue Jackets predictions
As the Pittsburgh Penguins gear up to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, all eyes are bound to be on Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby, with six goals already this season, has consistently been a key player in crunch situations, and we can likely expect him to step up once again. Meanwhile, Malkin, dishing out an impressive 13 assists and racking up 18 points, remains a pivotal creator for the Pens. His ability to set up plays and find the back of the net will be crucial for Pittsburgh if they're aiming to snap their inconsistent streak.
Switching gears to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kirill Marchenko seems poised to keep making waves. As both the top goal scorer and point leader for the Blue Jackets, packing 6 goals and 15 points, his performance could really set the tone for the game. The Jackets have been struggling, but the energy and skillset of players like Marchenko might just be the spark they need to turn the tide on their current slump. The synergy between him and his linemates could be the key factor that gives Columbus an edge in this tight matchup.
Given the rocky journey both teams have had so far in the season, predicting a clear winner isn't straightforward. However, with the Penguins' slightly better record and the powerhouse duo of Crosby and Malkin, they might edge out slightly over the Blue Jackets. Yet, this game could really go either way, depending especially on how each team's defense stacks up under pressure. Expect a closely fought contest, but let's lean towards a narrow victory for Pittsburgh, leveraging their experience and star power to clinch the win.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
- Kent Johnson (C): Injured Reserve
- Elvis Merzlikins (G): Day-To-Day
- Yegor Chinakhov (RW): Day-To-Day
- Erik Gudbranson (D): Injured Reserve
- Zachary Aston-Reese (C): Day-To-Day
Pittsburgh Penguins injuries
- Matt Nieto (LW): Injured Reserve
- Blake Lizotte (C): Day-To-Day
- Kevin Hayes (RW): Injured Reserve
- Cody Glass (C): Injured Reserve
- Bryan Rust (RW): Injured Reserve
Penguins vs Blue Jackets game info
| Type |
Info |
| Venue |
Nationwide Arena |
| Location |
Columbus, OH |
| Puck drop |
Fri 7:00 PM |
| TV |
SportsNet PIT |
