Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:4 penalties
17/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
denmarkDenmarkViaplay, V Sport Live 2
finlandFinlandViaplay, V Sport Live 2
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Live 2
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3225
Shots off target
2314
Shooting PCT
9.38% (3/32)12% (3/25)
Blocked shots
2416
Goalkeeper Saves
2229
Saves PCT
88% (22/25)90.63% (29/32)
Penalties
34
PIM
68
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/4)0% (0/3)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (3/3)100% (4/4)
Hits
1724
Faceoffs Won
3626
Faceoffs %
58.0641.94
Giveaways
1413
Takeaways
310
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 1)
  • 02:42, 0 - 1, Aston-Reese Z. (G), Werenski Z. (A), Gaunce B. (A2)
  • 06:14, Aston-Reese Z. (2 min),
  • 09:59, 1 - 1, Clifton C. (G), Novak T. (A),
  • 17:52, 2 - 1, Rakell R. (G), Crosby S. (A),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 2)
  • 02:03, Provorov I. (2 min),
  • 07:32, 2 - 2, Marchenko K. (G),
  • 08:43, Wotherspoon P. (2 min),
  • 08:43, Werenski Z. (2 min),
  • 14:15, Lizotte B. (2 min),
  • 17:38, 2 - 3, Heinen D. (G), Gudbranson E. (A), Zamula Y. (A2)
  • 19:21, Kulak B. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 0)
  • 12:11, Fantilli A. (2 min),
  • 18:59, 3 - 3, Crosby S. (G), Letang K. (A), Malkin E. (A2)
  • Overtime (0 - 0)
  • Penalties (1 - 2)
  • 1, Rakell R. (Penalty Shot),
  • 1, Johnson K. (Penalty Shot),
  • 2, Crosby S. (Penalty Shot),
  • 2, Fantilli A. (Penalty Shot),
  • 3, Chinakhov Y. (Penalty Shot),
  • 3, Marchenko K. (Penalty Shot),
  • 4, Rust B. (Penalty Shot),
  • 4, Coyle C. (Penalty Shot),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Pittsburgh Penguins
40.7%
Draw
22.1%
Columbus Blue Jackets
37.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46.8% 22.2% 31%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50.5% 20.6% 28.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Pittsburgh Penguins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Pittsburgh Penguins's form might have worsened.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Columbus Blue Jackets's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Pittsburgh Penguins than the current prediction. (+9.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Pittsburgh Penguins, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Columbus Blue Jackets than the current prediction. (-8.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Columbus Blue Jackets, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins - Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.35
    (2.07)
    4.3
    (4.37)
    2.54
    (3.13)
    5.3%
    (3.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
    What is the prediction for Pittsburgh Penguins - Columbus Blue Jackets?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Pittsburgh will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 55.6%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 23.1%88.1%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Pittsburgh Penguins will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 15).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 3.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • Recently, Pittsburgh has had a series of home games.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • There will not play in Pittsburgh: Hallander F. (Leg Injury) Karlsson E. (Lower-Body Injury) McGroarty R. (Concussion)
    • There will not play in Columbus: Lundestrom I. (Lower-Body Injury) Marchment M. (Upper-Body Injury) Smith B. (Knee Injury) Wood M. (Leg Injury) Zamula Y. (Illness)
    • There are questionable in Columbus: Mateychuk D. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 78:63. (average 3.9:3.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 44:28. (average 4.4:2.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Pittsburgh Penguins - Columbus Blue Jackets were as follows:
    04.01.2026 Columbus Blue Jackets - Pittsburgh Penguins 4:5
    28.11.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - Pittsburgh Penguins 3:4
    25.10.2025 Pittsburgh Penguins - Columbus Blue Jackets 4:5
    27.09.2025 Pittsburgh Penguins - Columbus Blue Jackets 4:1
    24.09.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - Pittsburgh Penguins 4:1
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