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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 28, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/28/2025, 12:20 AM ET

Pittsburgh visits Columbus on Friday at Nationwide Arena in a Metropolitan Division matchup. The Penguins are 11–6–5 overall, 5–3–3 on the road, and most recently earned a 4–2 win over Buffalo. Columbus is 11–9–4 overall, 5–3–2 at home, and comes off a 2–1 overtime loss to Toronto. Cash in using our free NHL picks.

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Penguins vs Blue Jackets Game Information

  • Date: November 28
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
  • TV: NHL Network

Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

Pittsburgh averages 3.09 goals per game while allowing 2.59. The Penguins take 26.8 shots per game and give up 28.5. Evgeni Malkin leads with 24 points, and Sidney Crosby has 13 goals, including strong power-play production. Across the last five games, Pittsburgh is 2–2–1 with wins over Buffalo and Nashville and two losses in overtime.

Tristan Jarry is 6–2–0 with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. Arturs Silovs enters with a 2.74 goals-against average and has handled his workload well. Injuries have affected Pittsburgh’s lineup, with Filip Hallander, Noel Acciari, and Justin Brazeau out, but the main scoring options continue to produce. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Penguins with the Thrillz promo code.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

Columbus scores 2.79 goals per game and allows 3.21. The Blue Jackets average 30.6 shots per game and allow 31.1. Zach Werenski leads the team with 22 points, and Dmitri Voronkov has a team-high 9 goals. Columbus is 1–3–1 over its last five games, getting one win in Toronto before three straight losses.

Jet Greaves has a 7–4–4 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. Columbus continues to miss Boone Jenner and Mathieu Olivier, which limits their options at center and on the wings. Make the most of your bets on the Blue Jackets by using the sportsbook promos.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

Pittsburgh enters with stronger recent results and more productive scoring. Columbus has come up short in several close games and has not put up enough goals in its latest stretch. Final Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins win 3–2. Make sure when you place your Penguins vs Blue Jackets bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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