Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins
17-15-6, 9-9-3 Away
17-12-9, 8-6-5 Home
Goaltender Comparison
Blue Jackets
| NAME | WINS | L | OTL | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2.60 | .909 | |
| 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4.04 | .877 |
Penguins
| NAME | WINS | L | OTL | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2.98 | .888 | |
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3.21 | .888 |
Game Information
PPG Paints Arena
12:00 AM, 18 January 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
Injury Report
Columbus Blue Jackets| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| C | IR | 17 Jan |
| C | Day-To-Day | 31 Dec |
Pittsburgh Penguins| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| D | OUT | 8 Jan |
| C | IR | 10 Jan |
| D | OUT | 15 Sep |
| D | IR | 17 Jan |
| LW | IR-NR | 24 Jan |
Team Stats
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 24 | 12 | 3 | 51 |
| NY Islanders | 22 | 14 | 4 | 48 |
| Philadelphia | 19 | 11 | 7 | 45 |
| Washington | 20 | 14 | 5 | 45 |
| Pittsburgh | 17 | 12 | 9 | 43 |
| NY Rangers | 19 | 17 | 5 | 43 |
| New Jersey | 20 | 17 | 2 | 42 |
| Columbus | 17 | 15 | 6 | 40 |
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