PREVIEW: Penguins looking to bounce back against Blue Jackets

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0) have lost two straight and looked bad in the process. The Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0) have put to rest a summer of unrest by quelling Zach Werenski trade talk and dealing Kirill Marchenko in a larger deal centered on acquiring Matthew Knies. The division rivals face off Friday at Nationwide Arena.

The puck drops just after 7 p.m. and Leo! Welsh performs the National Anthem.

The Penguins were in perpetual giveaway mode Wednesday in an ugly 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. Four of the six Penguins defensemen had multiple turnovers, led by Kris Letang’s four giveaways.

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