Pittsburgh Penguins v Columbus Blue Jackets: what the numbers say
Pittsburgh Penguins meet Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena, Tuesday 11:00am (NHL). Pittsburgh Penguins have won 50 of the 73 meetings with Columbus Blue Jackets since 2000.
The big picture
Pittsburgh Penguins come in 22nd on the ladder; Columbus Blue Jackets are 25th. Pittsburgh Penguins have the higher position to protect.
Pittsburgh Penguins are 5–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.6 against.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 73 times on our records since 2000: Pittsburgh Penguins 50, Columbus Blue Jackets 23.
Last time out (2026-27), Columbus Blue Jackets won 3–2 at Nationwide Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Columbus Blue Jackets by 6 goals in 2016-17 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (7 goals in 2026-27) and Evgeni Malkin (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
At PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins have won 9 of their last 19 at PPG Paints Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Pittsburgh Penguins have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
