The Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-10) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (21-19-7, winners of three in a row) at PPG Paints Arena. The contest on Saturday, Jan. 17 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets have put up a 5-4-1 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 32 total goals (five power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.7%) while allowing 28 goals to their opponents.
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-125)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins are 4-10-14 in overtime contests as part of a 22-14-10 overall record.
- In the 14 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-5-4 record (good for 14 points).
- Looking at the five times this season the Penguins ended a game with only one goal, they have a 0-2-3 record, good for three points.
- Pittsburgh has scored two goals in seven games this season (0-4-3 record, three points).
- The Penguins have scored at least three goals 30 times, and are 22-4-4 in those games (to register 48 points).
- In the 17 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to register 19 points.
- In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 8-10-5 (21 points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Penguins finished 10-4-5 in those contests (25 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 21-19-7 this season and are 8-7-15 in overtime games.
- In the 20 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus failed to win all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 45 points in their 29 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 7-3-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-9-3 (29 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 8-9-4 to register 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.98 | 21st |
| 10th | 2.91 | Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| 10th | 28.8 | Shots | 30.4 | 3rd |
| 12th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 31st |
| 2nd | 29.37% | Power Play % | 20.34% | 17th |
| 5th | 83.21% | Penalty Kill % | 74.24% | 29th |
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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