Matchup edge
Form edge: Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for Columbus Blue Jackets.
Recent form: last 5
Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 10 conceded.
| Sep 30, 2026 | at Philadelphia Flyers | W | 7–0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 · last season | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 0–1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 · last season | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W | 3–2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 · last season | at Philadelphia Flyers | W | 4–2 |
| Apr 22, 2026 · last season | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 2–5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 14 goals scored and 15 conceded.
| Oct 1, 2026 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W | 6–3 |
| Apr 14, 2026 · last season | vs Washington Capitals | L | 1–2 |
| Apr 12, 2026 · last season | vs Boston Bruins | L | 2–3 |
| Apr 11, 2026 · last season | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 5–2 |
| Apr 9, 2026 · last season | at Buffalo Sabres | L | 0–5 |
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Head-to-head
In the last 4 meetings on record, Pittsburgh Penguins won 2, Columbus Blue Jackets won 2.
| Jan 18, 2026 · last season | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3–4 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Jan 4, 2026 · last season | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4–5 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Nov 29, 2025 · last season | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Oct 25, 2025 · last season | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
Season so far
Pittsburgh Penguins are 8th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (1-0).
Columbus Blue Jackets are 4th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (1-0).
| # | Team | P | W | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:0 |
| 4 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 |
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