Two days after Columbus opened the preseason with a 4-1 win in Nationwide Arena vs. Buffalo on Tuesday, the Blue Jackets will get back in action Thursday with their first road game.

The clash at Pittsburgh will be one of two times this preseason the Blue Jackets will play their Metropolitan Division rival, with the second coming Saturday when Columbus welcomes the Pens to Nationwide Arena for a 2 p.m. game.

Columbus will play seven preseason games, including four at home, with later games coming Sept. 27 vs. New Jersey and Sept. 29 vs. St. Louis.