At Nationwide Arena on Friday, Nov. 28, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins -- led by Zachary Werenski and Evgeni Malkin, respectively -- will go head-to-head at 7 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Blue Jackets-Penguins game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: NHL Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 | 180 | -218 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -135 | +114 |
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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction
ATS Pick: Penguins (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 4 - Penguins 3
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Betting Insights
- Columbus' games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 6.5 goals 10 times.
- Pittsburgh's games this season have had more than 6.5 goals nine of 22 times.
- The teams combine to score 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams give up 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this game's over/under.
- The Penguins are 24th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 25th-ranked Blue Jackets.
- The Penguins are second in the league in goals allowed, and the Blue Jackets are 22nd.
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets rank 25th in the NHL with 67 goals scored (2.8 per game).
- Columbus has allowed 77 total goals (3.2 per game), ranking 22nd in NHL play in goals against.
- Their -10 goal differential ranks 25th in the league.
- The nine power-play goals Columbus has scored this season (to rank 31st in the NHL) have come on 56 chances.
- The Blue Jackets' 16.07% power-play conversion rate ranks 24th in the league.
- Columbus has recorded one shorthanded goal this season (18th among all NHL squads).
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 24 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 46 | 14 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 22 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 7 | 0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 24 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 20% |
| Adam Fantilli | 24 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 49.3% |
| Charlie Coyle | 24 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 50.1% |
Blue Jackets Player Props
Penguins Stats
- With 68 goals (3.1 per game), the Penguins have the NHL's 24th-ranked offense.
- Pittsburgh has one of the best defenses in the league, giving up 57 total goals (2.6 per game), second in the NHL.
- Their +11 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.
- With 16 power-play goals (on 51 chances), Pittsburgh ranks 11th in the NHL.
- The Penguins score on 31.37% of their power plays, tops in the NHL.
- This season, Pittsburgh has one shorthanded goal (18th in league).
Penguins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | 22 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 45.8% |
| Sidney Crosby | 22 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 53.7% |
| Bryan Rust | 20 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 4 | 0% |
| Anthony Mantha | 22 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Erik Karlsson | 22 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 33 | 13 | - |
Penguins Player Props
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