Penguins and Devils Face Off as Both Teams Seek Fourth Straight Win
The New Jersey Devils, battling injuries, aim to secure a playoff spot while the Pittsburgh Penguins continue their strong homestand.
- The New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins, both on three-game win streaks, will meet Saturday in Pittsburgh for their third matchup of the season.
- The Devils are focused on clinching a playoff spot, sitting third in the Metropolitan Division with 15 games remaining in the regular season.
- Jesper Bratt has been a standout for New Jersey, contributing six points in his last two games, including a goal and two assists in a 3-2 win over the Oilers on Thursday.
- Despite injuries to key players like Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, the Devils have relied on strong team efforts, including notable performances from Jake Allen in goal and Brett Pesce on defense.
- The Penguins, led by Sidney Crosby's consistent playmaking and Tristan Jarry's solid goaltending since his recall, have won the first two games of their five-game homestand.