Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - January 4, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Pittsburgh PIT--	-	-	-
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-

Penguins	2.67 GF AVG	3.00 GA AVG	.00 Power Play
Blue Jackets	4.00 GF AVG	3.00 GA AVG	25.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Kris Letang (D)	Undisclosed	10-13-2025Day-to-Day
Kevin Hayes (RW)	Upper Body	10-20-2025Expected to be out until at least Oct 21
Rutger McGroarty (RW)	Upper Body	10-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Oct 18

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Upper Body	10-12-2025Day-to-Day
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16

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