Final Score: Blue Jackets 4 - Penguins 3
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Blue Jackets @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 49 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 46 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 46% |
Recent Results
Blue Jackets
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
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
Penguins
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ 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