NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets

1-1-0

vs

Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 PM UTC

Pittsburgh Penguins

2-2-0

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH · TV: ESPN+

Source: ESPN

Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Oct 9

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins clash in an NHL showdown on Friday, October 9, 2026, with the puck dropping at 11:00 PM UTC. The two teams enter the match with nearly identical records, though Pittsburgh holds a slight edge in overall points with a 41-25-16 campaign compared to Columbus’s 40-30-12.

Both squads have shown resilience this season, with the Penguins boasting a stronger offensive output while the Jackets have remained competitive despite a narrower goal differential. The contest promises to be a tight affair, as neither team appears ready to relinquish control in the early stages of the campaign.

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