The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 25, 2025, in an exciting NHL showdown. Currently, the Blue Jackets hold a record of 3 wins and 4 losses, totaling 6 points and placing them 8th in the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Penguins have a strong 6-2-0 record, giving them 12 points and putting them in 3rd place within the same division.
Viewing Information
Fans can catch the action via local broadcasts on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sportsnet Ohio. The game will also be available for streaming on ESPN+.
Penguins’ Upcoming Schedule
The Penguins are on the brink of a demanding week primarily spent on the road. Their schedule includes:
- Home game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday
- Road match against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday
- Subsequent away games in Minnesota, Winnipeg, and Toronto within five days
Blue Jackets Recent Performance
After a rocky start to the season, the Blue Jackets have shown improvement. They managed back-to-back victories against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars. However, they are coming off a challenging loss, having fallen 5-1 to the Washington Capitals. Despite the score, the game was competitive until the third period, with Washington head coach Spencer Carbery suggesting his team “stole two points.”
Historical Context
This matchup is part of a season series where the Penguins will also face the Blue Jackets on November 28 and January 4, with another home game on January 17. In the previous season, the Blue Jackets won the first two encounters before the Penguins triumphed 6-3 in March.
Key Statistics
Since the Blue Jackets entered the NHL in 2000, they have struggled against the Penguins. Pittsburgh has recorded only four regulation losses against Columbus, with an overall record of 24 wins, 4 losses, and 1 overtime loss. One of these rare losses occurred on November 15 of the previous year.
Getting to Know the Blue Jackets Roster
Key players for the Blue Jackets include:
- Dmitri Voronkov
- Sean Monahan
- Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner
- Adam Fantilli
- Kent Johnson
- Zach Werenski
- Ivan Provorov
In goal, Elvis Merzlikins is expected to start, with Jet Greaves filling in previously. However, they will be missing Miles Wood, who is sidelined due to injury concerns.
Season Challenges
The Blue Jackets’ penalty kill has been a significant issue this season, with a success rate of only 60 percent. This struggle was evident in their recent game against the Capitals, where Washington capitalized with back-to-back power-play goals.
Pens on a Winning Streak
The Penguins enter this matchup with a four-game winning streak. A win against the Blue Jackets would extend this streak to five games, marking their best run since November 2023. Notably, Sidney Crosby has been on a remarkable goal-scoring tear, netting a goal with all five of his last shots in consecutive games.
Fans are looking forward to an electrifying contest as the Blue Jackets aim to upset the Penguins and build on their recent successes.
