Devils Host Penguins After Overtime Victory
The New Jersey Devils (10-4 in the Metropolitan Division) will host the Pittsburgh Penguins (9-4-2 in the Metropolitan Division) in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. EST.
Game Overview
New Jersey comes into this matchup after a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. The Devils hold a 10-4 overall record with a 1-1-0 mark against their Metropolitan Division rivals. They have scored 50 goals and allowed 43, giving them a +7 goal differential.
Pittsburgh has recorded 9 wins, 4 losses, and 2 overtime/shootout losses overall, going 3-1-2 against the division. The Penguins have a +13 goal differential, scoring 54 goals and conceding 41.
Top Performers
- Jack Hughes (Devils): 10 goals and 8 assists
- Dawson Mercer (Devils): 6 goals and 4 assists in the last 10 games
- Bryan Rust (Penguins): 5 goals and 9 assists
- Sidney Crosby (Penguins): 9 goals and 5 assists over the past 10 games
Last 10 Games Performance
- Devils: 7-3-0 record, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.2 penalties, and 6.7 penalty minutes per game; allowing 3 goals per game
- Penguins: 6-2-2 record, averaging 3.9 goals, 7 assists, 3.6 penalties, and 10.7 penalty minutes per game; allowing 2.5 goals per game
"The New Jersey Devils host the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Devils took down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime."
This will be the first meeting between these teams this season.
Author's summary: The Devils and Penguins, both strong offensively and defensively, prepare for their first encounter of the season following recent solid performances and key individual contributions.