Columbus at Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins had one awful stretch this season that saw them go 6-12 over an 18-game stretch. They have otherwise played at a very high level, despite losses in their last two games. After turning the corner a year ago, Columbus has not had the kind of year to this point that they and their fans expected. This has been a troubled franchise on the road for a long time now, and that has been a sticking point, especially vs. a competent home team. The Blue Jackets own a woeful 89-210-8 mark in their last 307 road games when facing a team with a winning home record, and are 43-97 vs. a team with a winning record at any venue in their last 140. Pittsburgh is now 75-26 in their last 101 at home vs. a team with a losing road record. Play on Pittsburgh.