Penguins vs. CBJ: Game 23 Lines, Goalies, and Viewing Guide

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 23 of the NHL season. The matchup is set for December at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. The puck drops at 7:08 p.m., following a performance of the national anthem by Leo Welsh.

Current Team Records and Standings

The Penguins currently hold a record of 11 wins, 6 losses, and 5 overtime losses. They are looking to build on their recent victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Conversely, the Blue Jackets have a record of 11 wins, 9 losses, and 4 overtime losses.

Penguins Recent Performance

• The Penguins recently defeated the Buffalo Sabres with a final score of 3-2.
• Key goals came from Bryan Rust and Kevin Hayes in the third period.
• This win has improved their record in November to 3-4-3.

Blue Jackets Recent Struggles

• Columbus has struggled, with a record of 1 win, 2 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last five games.
• They have only two regulation wins in November, sitting at 5-5-4 for the month.
• The team is winless in the last three games, including two overtime losses.

Players to Watch

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Evgeni Malkin leads the team with 24 points.
• Sidney Crosby is the top scorer with 13 goals.

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko each have 22 points, though Marchenko is currently injured.

Projected Lineups

Pittsburgh Penguins Lines

• Connor Dewar – Sidney Crosby – Bryan Rust
• Kevin Hayes – Evgeni Malkin – Anthony Mantha
• Tommy Novak – Ben Kindel – Ville Koivunen
• Joona Koppanen – Blake Lizotta – Danton Heinen

Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Pairings

• Parker Wotherspoon – Erik Karlsson
• Ryan Shea – Kris Letang
• Ryan Graves – Matt Dumba

Columbus Blue Jackets Lines

• Dmitri Voronkov – Adam Fantilli – Kent Johnson
• Luca Pinelli – Sean Monahan – Cole Sillinger
• Miles Wood – Charlie Coyle – Isac Lundeström
• Zach Aston-Reese – Brendan Gaunce – Yegor Chinakhov

Columbus Blue Jackets Defensive Pairings

• Zach Werenski – Ivan Provorov
• Denton Mateychuk – Damon Severson
• Brendan Smith – Dante Fabbro

Goalies for Tonight’s Game

• Pittsburgh Penguins: Tristan Jarry
• Columbus Blue Jackets: Jet Greaves

Viewing Information

• Television: SportsNet Pittsburgh
• Radio: 105.9 The X

Injury Reports

Pittsburgh Penguins Injuries

• Justin Brazeau
• Noel Acciari
• Rickard Rakell

Columbus Blue Jackets Injuries

• Kirill Marchenko
• Boone Jenner
• Erik Gudbranson

With the stakes high, this game promises to be an exciting contest. The Penguins are looking to capitalize on their recent momentum while the Blue Jackets aim to reverse their fortunes.