Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0-1)
Game Info: Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm (Nationwide Arena)
Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +150 / Pittsburgh Penguins -185 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-0-1 this season and have seven points. Pittsburgh is coming off of a win against the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh led this game 6-0 before allowing a goal, but was out shot by a total of 40-34 in the game. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 5.00 goals per game, 2.00 goals against per game, 31.3% on the power play, and 72.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led the Penguins with two goals, four assists, and 13 shots on goal this season. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Tristan Jarry, who is 3-0-0 this season with a 1.34 goals against average and a .952 save percentage.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 2-3-0 this season and have four points. Columbus is coming off of a win against the Nashville Predators by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Columbus trailed 3-1 going into the third period, but was able to score four unanswered goals in the third for the win. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.80 goals per game, 4.00 goals against per game, 0% on the power play, and 86.7% on the penalty kill this season. Johnny Gaudreau has led the Blue Jackets with four goals, two assists, and 18 shots on goal this season. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Elvis Merzlikins, who is 2-1-0 this season with a 3.60 goals against average and a .872 save percentage.
Pittsburgh has played very well this season and has scored six goals in three of their first four games. Columbus started the season with three straight losses, but has scored nine goals over their last two wins. Both teams played on Thursday, but Columbus will have the home ice advantage. Pittsburgh has been a scoring machine so far this season, while the Columbus offense has come alive lately. This should be a fast-paced game with plenty of scoring chances and I like the over here.