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Pens Points: Columbus Calling

Game three of the Pittsburgh Penguins preseason slate is scheduled for later this evening as they head west to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. This will be the first of two road preseason games, with the second coming on…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
Pens Points: Columbus Calling
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins play their third preseason game on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • Goaltender Sergei Murashov is expected to play the full 60 minutes against Columbus.
  • The Penguins will open the regular season in six days against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 24, 2026, for their third preseason game. With the regular season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers approaching in six days, the roster for the matchup relies primarily on prospects rather than regular stars. Goaltender Sergei Murashov is slated to play the full 60 minutes in Columbus.

Pittsburgh continues trimming its roster, sending six defensemen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and loaning 2026 draft pick Tomas Galvas back to his Czech team. Goalie Taylor Gauthier is set for waivers, while roster hopefuls Kaeden Korczak, Rutger McGroarty, and Owen Pickering compete for available NHL spots.

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