Game Preview: Blue Jackets at Penguins

Columbus (12-13-1) at Pittsburgh (13-10-3)

Tuesday, November 15, 2024 - 7:08 p.m ET

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, November 15, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Patrik Laine scored twice for Columbus, while Johnny Gaudreau added a goal and an assist.

The Penguins are coming off a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Sidney Crosby scored twice for Pittsburgh, while Evgeni Malkin added a goal and two assists.

The Blue Jackets and Penguins are tied in the standings with 25 points each. Columbus is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, while Pittsburgh is in seventh place.

The Blue Jackets have a 4-6-0 record on the road this season, while the Penguins have a 6-4-1 record at home.

The Blue Jackets and Penguins have split their two meetings this season. Columbus won the first meeting 4-3 in overtime on October 15, while Pittsburgh won the second meeting 5-2 on November 1.

The Blue Jackets are led by Gaudreau, who has 10 goals and 15 assists in 26 games this season. Laine is second on the team in scoring with 12 goals and 11 assists in 25 games.

The Penguins are led by Crosby, who has 14 goals and 20 assists in 26 games this season. Malkin is second on the team in scoring with 11 goals and 18 assists in 25 games.

The Blue Jackets and Penguins are both expected to be at full strength for Tuesday's game.

The Blue Jackets will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Penguins will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games.

The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio and AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh.