Saturday's NHL schedule will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-10) hit the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (21-19-7), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and the Blue Jackets rank 15th in the Eastern Conference with 49 points.
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Penguins vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 29.37% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.21% | 5th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20.34% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.24% | 29th |
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Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has been imperative to Pittsburgh's offense this season, putting up 51 points in 46 games.
- Bryan Rust is another of Pittsburgh's major contributors currently with 37 total points (17 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- Through 31 games, Evgeni Malkin has proven himself as a contributor for Pittsburgh. He has 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists).
- As Pittsburgh's top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 15 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 81 goals with 674 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 18 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 33 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with 51 total points (1.2 per game). He takes 3.6 shots per game, shooting 11.3%.
- Kirill Marchenko is a leading scorer for Columbus with 40 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and added 23 assists in 43 games.
- Adam Fantilli has 30 points so far, including 12 goals and 18 assists.
- Jet Greaves is 14-12-6 this season, amassing 851 saves and giving up 87 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .907 save percentage (17th in the league).
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Penguins
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Concussion),
Erik Karlsson: Out (Undisclosed)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Isac Lundestrom: Out (Lower Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg),
Mason Marchment: Out (Upper Body),
Denton Mateychuk: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Bruins | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Lightning | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Flyers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Mammoth | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Flames | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Canucks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |