Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-01-04 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 5 Pittsburgh Penguins (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 48.5%
PIT: 51.5%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.48
PIT: 3.00
Total Goals
Median: 4.3
Over 5.5: 33%
Over 6.5: 22%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
PIT
Stuart Skinner - 23-17-9 | 0.888 SV% | 2.92 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.888 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.886 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.866 | 0.818 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.91 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • CBJ at home vs PIT: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | PIT 3 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | PIT |
| 2026-01-04 | CBJ 4 - 5 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-11-28 | CBJ 3 - 4 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-10-25 | PIT 4 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | PIT |
| 2025-03-21 | PIT 6 - 3 CBJ | PIT | PIT |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01:50 | PIT | Goal |
| 1 | 08:21 | CBJ | Goal |
| 1 | 08:48 | CBJ | Goal |
| 1 | 18:38 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 00:47 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 16:51 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 03:28 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 19:46 | CBJ | Goal |
| 4 | 02:22 | PIT | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 51.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 5.5
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 5 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 2.5 - 3.0
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