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Penguins announce roster for preseason game against Blue Jackets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Penguins announce roster for preseason game against Blue Jackets

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have revealed their roster for a preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The lineup includes forwards such as Rutger McGroarty and Avery Hayes, along with defensemen Ryan Graves and Caleb Jones., the Penguins will not feature many of their veteran players, as new NHL rules limit them to two preseason games. The final game of the preseason is set for Saturday in Buffalo, where further roster decisions may be made. The starting goalie for the Columbus game has not been confirmed, but Sergei Murashov is expected to see significant playing time.

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Status Watch

•Penguins vs. Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on September 24
•Roster includes Avery Hayes and Rutger McGroarty
•Veteran players limited to two preseason appearances
•Final preseason game Saturday in Buffalo
•Goalie decision for Columbus game remains unconfirmed

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins announce roster for preseason game against Columbus

What they're saying

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Here are the players the Penguins are bringing to Columbus for their preseason game tomorrow night. From the team: Below is the Penguins’ lineup for Thursday night’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, and fans can tune in to the game on the […]
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