Scheduling in the NHL has always been all over the map, and this matchup illustrates that quite well. This will already be the Pittsburgh Penguins fifth game of the season, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have been on the ice just twice. Regardless, we need a best Penguins vs Blue Jackets prediction.
We’re going to be rooting for goals in this one, which has been fun to do with Sidney Crosby and the Pens this season. They may have some older veterans on the roster, but they have been looking quite fun to watch, scoring 13 goals across their first two games alone Most recently they allowed five goals to the Washington Capitals. The Blue Jackets may not have Alex Ovechkin -- but they, too, should help our Penguins vs Blue Jackets prediction come through with how they are going to need to win games.
Goaltending hasn’t been seen in Columbus for seemingly ever, so if the Jackets are going to surprise some fans this season and make a postseason run, they need to light up the scoreboard. They did so with six goals in their season opener against the Buffalo Sabres, and in all four meetings between these teams last year we saw at least seven goals scored (nine in two of them).
Penguins vs Blue Jackets prediction: Over 6 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable to 6.5 at -105 or better.
