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The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 3, 2024. The game starts at 7:00 PM EDT at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
Game Details:
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM EDT
- Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins (38-32-12) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (27-43-12)
How to Watch the Game Live
TV Channels
- National Coverage: Check NHL Network for possible broadcast.
Live Streaming Options
- ESPN+: Stream the game if you're outside regional coverage areas.
- Streaming Services: Sling TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV may offer the game.
Team Stats Comparison
Goals For per Game:
- Penguins: 3.09 (18th)
- Blue Jackets: 2.85 (24th)
Goals Against per Game:
- Penguins: 3.02 (13th)
- Blue Jackets: 3.63 (31st)
Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins start the season after finishing 38-32-12 last year. Sidney Crosby led the team in scoring with 42 goals and 52 assists. He remains the team's key player.
Goalie Tristan Jarry will likely start. Last season, he posted a 2.91 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. He also recorded six shutouts.
The Penguins were strong in face-offs, winning 54.6% last year, but struggled on the power play at 15.3%. They’ll need to improve in this area to have a better start this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
- Alex Nedeljkovic (G): Lower body injury, expected to return by October 14.
- Vasiliy Ponomarev (C): Upper body injury, likely back by October 4.
- Matt Nieto (LW): Knee injury, on IR, expected to return by November 2.
- Blake Lizotte (C): Concussion, expected to return by October 9.
- Erik Karlsson (D): Upper body injury, expected back by October 9.
Columbus Blue Jackets Game Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a tough year, finishing 27-43-12. Sean Monahan was their top scorer with 26 goals and 33 assists. He will be the player to watch. Defenseman Zach Werenski contributed 46 assists and will be key to their defensive play.
In goal, Elvis Merzlikins will likely start. Last season, he had a 3.45 goals-against average and a .897 save percentage.
The Blue Jackets struggled on the power play, finishing at 15.1%, and their penalty kill was 76.3%. They will need to improve in these areas to compete better this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Gavin Brindley (C): Finger injury, on IR, expected to return by November 12.
- Justin Danforth (RW): Wrist injury, expected to return by October 4.
- Erik Gudbranson (D): Lower body injury, expected back by October 4.
Both teams aim to win the game to start strong in the regular season. The Penguins will look to leverage their strong face-off skills and the Blue Jackets to improve their defense.
