The Saturday NHL slate features the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins rank third with 12 points and the Blue Jackets are 14th with 6 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Penguins vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.38 | 4th |
| Shots | 24.6 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76% | 17th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 32 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 60% | 32nd |
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Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with 12 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 17.6%.
- Sidney Crosby has six goals and five assists for Pittsburgh to compile 11 total points (1.4 per game).
- On 14 shots (for two goals) and six assists, Rickard Rakell has contributed eight points this season.
- In the four games Arturs Silovs has played this season, his save percentage is .919, 19th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Dmitri Voronkov's seven points make him an important offensive option for Columbus. He has three goals and four assists in seven games.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored seven total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has five goals and two assists.
- Boone Jenner has posted two goals on the season, chipping in four assists.
- Jet Greaves is 1-3-0 this season, amassing 101 saves and allowing 11 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .902 save percentage (31st in the league).
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Penguins
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
Blue Jackets
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | W 3-0 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | W 5-1 | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/27/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Stars | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Capitals | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/29/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Blues | - | Home |