New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins
28-28-2, 15-15-0 Away
1
28-28-2, 15-15-0 Away
29-15-12, 13-8-7 Home
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29-15-12, 13-8-7 Home
Game Information
PPG Paints Arena
12:00 AM, 27 February 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
- Referees:
- Tom Chmielewski
- Stephen Hiff
- Linesmen:
- Dylan Blujus
- CJ Murray
11:45
3rd
Shot
Evgeni Malkin saved by Jacob Markstrom1-3
11:43
3rd
Face Off
Nico Hischier faceoff won against Thomas Novak1-3
11:43
Nico Hischier faceoff won against Thomas Novak
1-3
11:43
Goalie Stopped
1-3
11:42
Kris Letang saved by Jacob Markstrom
1-3
11:24
Justin Brazeau Wrap-around saved by Jacob Markstrom
1-3
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Penguins | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3rd Period | NJ | PIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 | | Egor Chinakhov (12) Assists: Evgeni Malkin (33) | 1 | 3 |
| 6:30 | | Connor Clifton (2) Assists: Ryan Shea (20), Anthony Mantha (23) | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd Period | NJ | PIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:56 | | Paul Cotter (6) Assists: Dougie Hamilton (15), Jack Hughes (26) | 1 | 1 |
| 1st Period | NJ | PIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:51 | | Tommy Novak (12) (Power Play) Assists: Kris Letang (23), Evgeni Malkin (32) | 0 | 1 |
Injury Report
New Jersey Devils| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| D | IR-LT | 28 Feb |
| RW | IR-LT | 15 Sep |
| RW | IR-LT | 14 Mar |
Pittsburgh Penguins| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| C | IR | 26 Mar |
| C | IR | 7 Mar |
| D | IR-NR | 2 Apr |
| D | IR | 26 Mar |
| D | OUT | 15 Sep |
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 36 | 15 | 6 | 78 |
| Pittsburgh | 29 | 15 | 12 | 70 |
| NY Islanders | 32 | 21 | 5 | 69 |
| Washington | 30 | 23 | 7 | 67 |
| Columbus | 29 | 20 | 7 | 65 |
| Philadelphia | 25 | 21 | 11 | 61 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 28 | 2 | 58 |
| NY Rangers | 22 | 29 | 6 | 50 |
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