Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - News - January 04, 2026

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Denton Mateychuk - Records two more assists Mateychuk notched two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Mateychuk has two goals and seven assists over his last seven games, a span that includes three multi-point efforts. The 21-year-old blueliner is up to eight goals, 21 points, 48 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 40 appearances. It took a little time for him to find his stride, but he's emerged as a production top-four blueliner who can also handle time in all situations.

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Dmitri Voronkov - Scores again sunday Voronkov scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged three hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Voronkov's ice time was low again (10:07), but he scored for the second game in a row. He's still listed on the second line despite the recent drop in usage. Voronkov is up to 15 goals, 27 points, 82 shots on net, 64 hits, 49 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 41 appearances. His ice time will be a situation to monitor going forward, as it introduces some risk into an otherwise production fantasy profile.

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Connor Clifton - Becoming regular in press box Clifton was scratched for the ninth time in 10 games in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Jack St. Ivany has taken over a third-pairing role, leaving Clifton on the outside looking in frequently in recent weeks. With no points in 15 appearances. Clifton hasn't done anything to help his case for playing time. He's added 12 shots on net, 63 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating this season, and he may have to wait for an injury to open a spot in the lineup.

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Ben Kindel - Supplies two helpers Kindel logged two assists, including one on the power play, and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kindel set up Ville Koivunen's opening goal 1:50 into the game and Thomas Novak's power-play tally in the third period. This was Kindel's first multi-point effort since Dec. 14 versus the Mammoth. He's warming up again with four helpers (two on the power play) over his last five outings. For the season, the 18-year-old rookie has contributed 18 points, 79 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 16 hits and a minus-11 rating through 38 appearances, mainly in a third-line role with power-play time.

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Noel Acciari - Tallies in win Sunday Acciari scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Acciari has scored three times over his last seven games, which is decent production for a bottom-six forward. He remains on the fourth line and is more valued for his defensive skills, so steady offense shouldn't be expected. The 34-year-old is up to nine points, 33 shots, 35 hits, 22 blocked shots and 17 PIM across 28 appearances.

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Ville Koivunen - Opens scoring Sunday Koivunen scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Koivunen returned to the lineup after two games as a healthy scratch. He scored his first goal in a month after being limited to one assist over his prior 10 appearances. The 22-year-old winger has five points, 28 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 27 contests this season, primarily as a bottom-six forward.

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