Games / NHL / Mar 16, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLTuesday, March 16, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

7:00 PM ETMar 16, 2027

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

DateMar 16, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

TVCBJNHL

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals per game

3.2

2.6

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.2

6-10-2Record7-9-0

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

2-8Road record / home record6-4

LWLLLLast 5LLWWL

L1StreakL2

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.19

Shots Against per Game

27.3

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

73.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

2.44

Shots per Game

27.3

26.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

17.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Columbus Blue JacketsLLWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Season series

CBJ lead series 1-0

Mar 22, 2027CBJ 0, PIT 0

Mar 16, 2027PIT 0, CBJ 0

Nov 30, 2026CBJ 0, PIT 0

Oct 9, 2026PIT 2, CBJ 3

Team pages

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

How can I watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

TV: CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets?

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0.

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Listed out or doubtful: Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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