Penguins vs Blue Jackets statistics
| Stat |
Penguins |
Blue Jackets |
| Goals For per Game |
3.20 |
3.83 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.00 |
2.83 |
| Shots per Game |
27.8 |
33.0 |
| Shots Against per Game |
30.0 |
27.7 |
| Power Play Goals |
5 |
3 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
3 |
5 |
| Short Handed Goals |
1 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
67 |
59 |
| Power Play Percentage |
27.8 |
25.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
85.0 |
77.3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/1/24 |
@ St. Louis Blues |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/30/24 |
vs Washington Capitals |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/28/24 |
vs Buffalo Sabres |
W |
6-3 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Washington Capitals |
W |
8-4 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs St. Louis Blues |
W |
3-0 |
Pittsburgh Penguins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/1/24 |
vs Detroit Red Wings |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/30/24 |
@ Detroit Red Wings |
W |
5-1 |
| 9/29/24 |
vs Ottawa Senators |
W |
5-2 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Buffalo Sabres |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Buffalo Sabres |
L |
7-3 |
Penguins vs Blue Jackets predictions
Heading into the showdown at Nationwide Arena, all eyes are likely on Jesse Puljujarvi from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who's been lighting up the scoreboards with 3 goals and an overall 4 points this early in the season. Given his current form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him leverage his sharpshooting skills against the Blue Jackets' defense. Drew O'Connor, too, has been setting up plays skillfully with a couple of assists to his name—expect him to be on the lookout for openings and potentially ramping up his contributions as well.
On the flip side, Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets is another player to watch, racking up an impressive 4 goals and 6 points. His aggressive play and knack for finding the net make him a critical piece in the Blue Jackets' offensive strategy. Kent Johnson isn’t far behind with his creative playmaking abilities, adding 3 assists so far. Their dynamic interplay could very well dictate the pace on their home ice, which makes them key figures to potentially tilt the game in Columbus's favor.
Considering the current standing and momentum of both teams, with the Blue Jackets holding a stronger overall and home record, they appear to have the upper hand in this matchup. The synergy between Fantilli and Johnson might just be enough to overcome the Penguins' challenge if Puljujarvi and O'Connor don't manage to break through Columbus's defense. Thus, it seems reasonable to lean towards Columbus sealing a win, especially with the advantage of the home crowd rallying behind them.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
- Erik Gudbranson (D): Out
- Justin Danforth (RW): Out
- Jordan Dumais (RW): Out
Pittsburgh Penguins injuries
- Vasily Ponomarev (C): Out
- Taylor Gauthier (G): Out
- Blake Lizotte (C): Out
- Alex Nedeljkovic (G): Out
- Filip Kral (D): Day-To-Day
Penguins vs Blue Jackets game info
| Venue |
Nationwide Arena |
| Location |
Columbus, OH |
| Puck drop |
Thu 7:00 PM |
