PIT

vs

CBJ

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets across the 2026–27 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. The model section compares Elo-based win probabilities with market implied odds and notes situational factors worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

Team	Record	GP	+/-	CF%	FF%	xGF%	PP%	PK%
Pittsburgh Penguins	2-2-0	4	+5	49.7	51.1	56.4	30.8%	90.0%
Columbus Blue Jackets	1-1-0	2	+0	41.6	42.9	44.8	40.0%	66.7%

Betting Considerations

Pittsburgh Penguins(Away)

4 fewer days rest than opponent

PP (30.8%) has an edge vs Columbus Blue Jackets's PK (66.7%)

Strong PK (90.0%) should limit Columbus Blue Jackets's PP (40.0%)

Columbus Blue Jackets(Home)

6 days rest

4 more days rest than opponent

PK (66.7%) vulnerable against Pittsburgh Penguins's PP (30.8%)

Projected Goalie Starters

Goalie	GP	SV%	GAA	HDSV%
A. Silovs50%Clear #1 (75% start rate), 1 consecutive start	3	.859	0.78	.700
J. Greaves50%Only goalie with starts (2/2 games)	2	.877	0.88	.833

Last 10 Games

Pittsburgh PenguinsColumbus Blue Jackets

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result
Oct 7	Washington Capitals	Away	L 3–5
Oct 5	Winnipeg Jets	Home	L 2–3
Oct 3	Montreal Canadiens	Home	W 6–5 (OT)
Sep 30	Philadelphia Flyers	Away	W 7–0