Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 1/7/2025

Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesWho: Columbus Blue Jackets (17-17-6, 40 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-7, 41 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division)

When: 7:00 p.m. ET

How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh and FDSNOH for the local markets, streaming on ESPN+

Pens’ Path Ahead: Tonight marks the first game of a week-long homestead that will bring the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken to PPG Paints Arena. The next matchup takes place on Thursday when Connor McDavid and the Oilers swing through town.

Opponent Track: The Jackets have alternated wins and losses for the last five games, most recently riding a late go-ahead goal…