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Go home, Yinzers: the fledgling rivalry between Columbus and Pittsburgh

Over the first two decades of the franchise, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled to establish one clear rival. Such rivalries are built on years of back-and-forth competition, high stakes, and some bad blood. Since the Jackets have been part of the Metropolitan Division, one match-up comes closest to these factors: the Pittsburgh Penguins.

I hate them so much.

Regular Season: 14-20-8
Playoffs: 3-7-1

At Nationwide Arena: 10-7-4
At Mellon Arena: 1-4-0
At PPG Paints Arena: 3-9-4

Record as Metropolitan Division opponents: 9-14-5

Unfortunately, these two teams were in separate divisions when both were bad.