Preseason Game #8 Recap: It’s finally over

Oct 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) scores a goal on a breakaway against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesThe result of this game may not have mattered, but it’s still not fun watching the Penguins score. The Jackets got off to a great start by going up 2-0, but it was all Pittsburgh the rest of the way. This game ended up being what many of us wanted Thursday’s game to look like.

Highlights

Playing in his seventh preseason game, Pyyhtia kicked off the scoring early in the game. On a zone entry, Malatesa sent a beautiful pass to…