Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 09, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Damon Severson | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:20 | 0.19 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.10 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 29:36 | 0.34 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:52 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Zach Werenski, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:40 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Damon Severson, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:30 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:19 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.75 | 4.38 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 34 |
| Corsi % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Hits | 9 | 21 |
| Blocks | 19 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.21 | 1.47 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.01 | 1.20 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:36 | 0.10 | 0.90 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.17 | 0.88 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.02 | 0.60 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:50 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.43 | 0.23 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:10 | 0.14 | -0.03 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.22 | -0.07 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.09 | -0.45 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:40 | 0.56 | -0.55 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.10 | -0.64 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.43 | -0.67 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.04 | -1.20 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:20 | 0.19 | 2.33 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.10 | 1.55 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:36 | 0.34 | 1.48 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:35 | 0.38 | 1.28 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23:30 | 0.99 | 0.43 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:01 | 0.16 | 0.41 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:15 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:29 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.21 | 0.29 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.22 | 0.29 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:43 | 0.40 | 0.18 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:56 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:38 | 0.44 | 0.18 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:57 | 0.29 | 0.15 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:48 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:40 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:10 | 0.34 | -0.09 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 43 | 45 | 95.6% | 2.84 | O |
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 1.29 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Oct 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.38 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.75 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Damon Severson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Sergei Murashov stopped 43 of 45, worth 2.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Oct 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Damon Severson led all skaters at 2.33, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.38 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.75, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 22 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 45. High-danger chances went 23 to 34.