Final Score: Penguins 5 - Blue Jackets 4
Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 48 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Penguins | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 47% |
Recent Results
Penguins
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
Blue Jackets
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Minnesota Wild
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6