Penguins Glide into Nationwide Arena, Seeking Victory Over Blue Jackets

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Penguins have been showing a strong offensive presence in their recent games, which could be a deciding factor in this upcoming contest.

In their last three games, the Penguins have scored an impressive 16 goals while allowing only 11 against them. Their shooting percentage has been remarkable, with a high of 19 percent against the San Jose Sharks and maintaining an average above 10 percent throughout these matches. This offensive prowess is complemented by their goaltending that boasts save percentages at or near perfection.

Faceoffs have also been a key area for Pittsburgh; they've won over half of their faceoffs in two out of three recent games, demonstrating control over puck possession that could prove crucial against Columbus.

The powerplay opportunities for the Penguins have seen moderate success and could be an area for improvement as they head into this game. However, even strength play remains their stronghold with most goals scored during five-on-five situations.

Nationwide Arena will present its own challenges as the home crowd energy bolsters the Blue Jackets' resolve. Yet, if Pittsburgh maintains its current form and capitalizes on its offensive strengths while keeping tight on defense, they stand a good chance to come out on top.

Fans can catch all the action from this exciting matchup scheduled for March 30th at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ via internet streaming and BSOH and SportsNet PT on television networks.