- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
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The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-19-7) are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-10) at PPG Paints Arena this Saturday.
The Blue Jackets enter this matchup with positive momentum, following a 5-3 triumph against the Flames in their last outing. Columbus spent 11 minutes in the penalty box and had 4 power play opportunities, scoring once. Their offensive performance was commendable, securing 5 goals from 43 shots.
On the defensive side, the Blue Jackets’ opponents have had 130 power play opportunities (ranking 22nd in the league), converting 33 of those into goals. With 1,423 shots against them, the Blue Jackets hold a save percentage of .891. They have recorded 1,406 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 9.7%. During even-strength play, Columbus has conceded 122 goals while scoring 114. With 116 power play chances, the team has netted 22 goals, translating to an 18.97% success rate. This season, they have amassed 47 points, reflecting a points percentage of .511, having scored 136 goals (20th in the league) and allowed 155.
Starting in goal for the Blue Jackets will be Jet Greaves. Throughout his NHL career, Greaves has faced 141 goals against, maintaining a 2.76 goals-against average per game. Over 53 career contests, he has a .915 save percentage across 1,193 minutes, holding a record of 24-21-8 with 51 starts. Greaves has achieved 34 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .667, while facing 1,657 shots and making 1,516 saves.
In their most recent game, the Penguins played a tight contest against the Lightning, finishing in a 1-1 tie. Despite having 3 power play chances, Pittsburgh was unable to capitalize, with only 1 goal from 27 shots.
This season, the Penguins have scored a total of 140 goals, accumulating 52 points and a points percentage of .578. They have allowed 131 goals, including 108 at even strength and 23 while short-handed. The Penguins have netted 106 goals during even-strength play and are ranked 8th in power play with 34 goals from 122 opportunities, resulting in a 27.87% efficiency. Pittsburgh has taken 1,297 shots (15th in the league) and holds a shooting percentage of 10.79%, while allowing 1,242 shots. Their penalty kill rate stands at 82.71%, combined with an 89.5% save percentage against 133 power play chances from opponents.
Guarding the net for the Penguins will be Stuart Skinner, who averages 2.69 goals against per game. Throughout his career, he has conceded a total of 533 goals, boasting a quality start percentage of 55.1% after 109 quality starts. Having started in 198 games, Skinner has logged 9,294 minutes and holds a career record of 112-66-18 from 204 games, with 5,015 saves from 5,548 shots faced, resulting in a .904 save percentage.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Columbus
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