The Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey Devils (21-11-3) welcome the surging Pittsburgh Penguins (15-14-5) to the Prudential Center for a crucial divisional matchup on Saturday night.
The Devils have been dominant this season, averaging 3.31 goals per game while maintaining one of the NHL's stingiest defenses, allowing just 2.60 goals against per contest.
Pittsburgh enters the contest riding momentum from two consecutive victories, with their offense finding its rhythm behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's combined 46 assists this season.
Recent history favors New Jersey, who has claimed victory in seven of the last ten meetings between these longtime rivals, though Pittsburgh won their most recent encounter in a high-scoring 6-3 affair.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast between the Devils' balanced attack, led by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt's combined 84 points, and the Penguins' resurgent offense that has produced 18 goals in their last four games.
As these Metropolitan Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams' recent performances and historical matchups suggest fans could be in for an entertaining battle between two teams heading in different directions this season.
New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 71.25% chance of defeating the Pens.
New Jersey Devils: 71.25% win probability
- Superior overall record (21 wins vs 15 for Penguins)
- Better goal differential (+25 vs -22 for Penguins)
- Strong recent form (LWWWL vs Penguins' WWLWL)
Pittsburgh Penguins: 28.75% win probability
- Poor defensive record (127 goals against, among worst in conference)
- Lower points total (35 points vs Devils' 45)
- Inconsistent performance (14 losses in 34 games)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
| New Jersey Devils | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +1.43 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +2.95 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The New Jersey Devils have won 21 out of 35 matches this season.
- 2The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 15 out of 34 matches this season.
- 3With 45 points, the New Jersey Devils holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Pittsburgh Penguins's 35 points place them 9th in the rankings.
New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
New Jersey Devils
83%
Pittsburgh Penguins
17%
Apr 2, 2024
New Jersey Devils
3 : 6
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 19, 2024
New Jersey Devils
5 : 2
Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 17, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 5
New Jersey Devils
Apr 4, 2023
New Jersey Devils
5 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 18, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 5
New Jersey Devils
Jan 22, 2023
New Jersey Devils
2 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
