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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets 10/9/2026

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0, 4 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0, 2 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and CBJNHL, streaming for out of…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets 10/9/2026
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan Division matchup on October 9, 2026.
  • Pittsburgh enters with a 2-2-0 record, while Columbus stands at 1-1-0 after a five-day layoff.
  • Penguins forward Tommy Novak leads the team with five points across his first four games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Columbus Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan Division matchup on October 9, 2026. Pittsburgh enters the game with a 2-2-0 record after playing four games, while Columbus sits at 1-1-0 following a five-day break. The contest is set for 7:30 p.m. eastern and precedes back-to-back games for both clubs tomorrow night.

Pittsburgh forward Tommy Novak leads his team with five points through four games, while the Blue Jackets feature recent acquisition Matthew Knies on their top line. Columbus defenseman Damon Severson is expected to make his season debut amid injuries to Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro.

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