With both teams in the midst of the postseason race near the midway point, tonight's game takes on added importance

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game to be played on January 7, 2025 on ESPN.

With the Columbus Blue Jackets' Quarter-Century team being released by the NHL just a few days ago, it’s a good time to review it and compare it to my colleague Jason Newland's Blue Jackets' Quarter-Century team prediction.

The Blue Jackets turned another late lead into a win over the Blues, the offense is thriving and Werenski's setting records: 6 takeaways

A blocked shot plus a diving play by former Blue Jackets forward Tyler Motte led to a breakaway goal at the end from Jonathan Berggren that won the game, 5-4, for the Red Wings with 35.7 seconds left.