The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the New Jersey Devils on February 26, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET and broadcasted on ESPN+. With a record of 29 wins, 15 losses, and 12 overtime losses, the Penguins currently sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, accumulating a total of 70 points. Meanwhile, the Devils, at 28 wins, 28 losses, and 2 overtime losses, find themselves in 15th place in the same conference with 58 points.
As both teams prepare for this crucial matchup, injuries may impact their performance. The Penguins will be missing key players including Jack St. Ivany (hand injury), Filip Hallander (leg injury), and their captain, Sidney Crosby, who is also out with a leg injury. On the Devils’ side, Luke Hughes (shoulder), Stefan Noesen (knee), and Zack MacEwen (season-ending ACL injury) are all sidelined.
Notable stats leading into the game reveal that Sidney Crosby has contributed significantly to the Penguins’ offense, notching 59 points this season from 56 games, including 27 goals and 32 assists. For the Devils, Jesper Bratt has also been a standout with 43 points (13 goals and 30 assists) across 58 games, averaging about 0.7 points per game.
In goal, the Penguins’ Stuart Skinner has faced challenges this season, allowing 97 goals with a goals-against average of 2.8 and holding an .889 save percentage, ranking him 49th in the league. Conversely, Jacob Markstrom of the Devils has a goals-against average of 3.2 and an .882 save percentage, placing him 56th among NHL goalkeepers.
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