Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets, March 16, 2027
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 ptsThe Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, March 16, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL. The Penguins arrive at 5-6-1 and the Blue Jackets at 4-5-0. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 16 | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Penguins vs Blue Jackets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
| Matchup | Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, March 16, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CBJNHL |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena, Columbus |
| Home team | Columbus Blue Jackets (Columbus, United States) |
| Away team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Penguins vs Blue Jackets Start?
The Penguins vs Blue Jackets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 16, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Columbus, Pittsburgh |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Penguins vs Blue Jackets
Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets is on CBJNHL, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Columbus and Pittsburgh markets.
Penguins vs Blue Jackets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Penguins and the Blue Jackets meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT2Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ3 0-1, 1-1, 1-0, OT 0-0, SO 0-1 | CBJNHL | Final/SO | |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | CBJNHL | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Mar 16 | CBJNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Mar 22 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Penguins and Blue Jackets
The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 3-6-1. The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan with 8 points and 4-5-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL | |
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL |
Next Game for the Penguins and the Blue Jackets
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play at New Jersey Devils on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ Detroit Red WingsDET | CBJNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Penguins vs Blue Jackets
What time is Penguins vs Blue Jackets on March 16?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Penguins vs Blue Jackets on?
The game is on CBJNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Penguins vs Blue Jackets being played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pittsburgh Penguins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Penguins or the Blue Jackets?
The Penguins. They are 5-6-1 with 11 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Penguins and Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Blue Jackets lead the season series 1-0.
Does Penguins vs Blue Jackets count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Penguins vs Blue Jackets end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Penguins vs Blue Jackets on national TV?
No. CBJNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Columbus and Pittsburgh markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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