The Jackets have officially announced the pre-season schedule. Got any games circled already? Tuesday, September 21 at Atlanta Thrashers Wednesday, September 22 WASHINGTON CAPITALS Friday, September 24 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Saturday, September 25 at Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday, September 28 MINNESOTA WILD Thursday, September 30 at Minnesota Wild Friday, October 1 at Washington Capitals Saturday, October 2 ATLANTA THRASHERS Tuesday, October 5 Malmo/Rogle BK