The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 3.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- Columbus could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- Confirmed absences for Columbus: Fabbro D. (Hand Injury) Lundestrom I. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Pyyhtia M. (Lower-Body Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Pittsburgh: Brazeau J. (Lower-Body Injury) Graves R. (Knee Injury) Kuzmenko A. (Personal Reasons).
- Doubtful / questionable for Columbus: Severson D. (Shoulder Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Columbus has recorded 9 wins, 0 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 67:71 (averaging 3.4:3.6 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Columbus against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 36:28 goals (averaging 3.6:2.8 per game).
Standings
MainWestern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vegas Golden Knights | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:13 | 8 |
| 2 | Edmonton Oilers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22:16 | 7 |
| 3 | Winnipeg Jets | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:10 | 7 |
| 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:11 | 6 |
| 5 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 6 |
| 6 | Utah Mammoth | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 6 |
| 7 | Minnesota Wild | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | 5 |
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:11 | 5 |
| 9 | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9:10 | 4 |
| 10 | Seattle Kraken | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:11 | 4 |
| 11 | Dallas Stars | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:6 | 4 |
| 12 | Vancouver Canucks | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:25 | 4 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:13 | 3 |
| 14 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:21 | 2 |
| 15 | Los Angeles Kings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:15 | 1 |
| 16 | Calgary Flames | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6:23 | 0 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | New York Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:8 | 8 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:14 | 7 |
| 3 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:9 | 6 |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 5 | Florida Panthers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 6 | Boston Bruins | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 6 |
| 7 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:15 | 5 |
| 8 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 4 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:13 | 4 |
| 10 | New York Islanders | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:8 | 4 |
| 11 | Buffalo Sabres | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10:15 | 4 |
| 12 | Montreal Canadiens | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 3 |
| 13 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:7 | 2 |
| 14 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 2 |
| 15 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:13 | 2 |
| 16 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:19 | 2 |
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