The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 9, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, and fans can listen via 105.9 The X or the Penguins app.
This matchup is important as both teams look to secure points late in the regular season. The Penguins have recorded points in five of their last six road games and have a favorable record against New Jersey over recent years. Their current record stands at 40-22-16, while the Devils are at 40-35-3.
Several players are entering the game with notable achievements. Bryan Rust has collected more points against New Jersey than any other team in his career, while Sam Girard leads all players in plus/minus since March 30. Rickard Rakell has scored more goals than anyone else in the league since March 22 and is currently on an eight-game point streak.
Head Coach Dan Muse said, “Under Muse’s guidance, the Penguins have already surpassed last season’s win total, and the team has seen massive year-over-year improvement in multiple categories.” Offensively, Pittsburgh ranks second in goals scored this season with a total of 277—already surpassing their output from previous seasons despite four games remaining.
Anthony Mantha has set career highs this year for goals (31), assists (30), and points (61). Erik Karlsson leads all NHL defensemen in points over his last 21 games. Sidney Crosby is one goal away from reaching thirty goals for a fourteenth time; only six players in NHL history have more such seasons.
Ben Kindel stands out among rookies with seventeen goals so far—tied for fifth among first-year players—and is close to matching an NHL single-season record for game-winning goals by an eighteen-year-old. Both Crosby and Evgeni Malkin rank highly among active players for scoring against New Jersey.
The Penguins are recognized for having Hall of Fame figures including players, coaches, and executives who contributed to their legacy according to the official website. They have also achieved consistent playoff appearances and division titles according to the official website.
Pittsburgh forms a vital part of its city’s sports culture through strong fan traditions and community ties according to the official website. Home games take place at PPG Paints Arena located downtown according to the official website.
Fenway Sports Group owns the franchise and manages its business operations according to the official website. As they approach postseason play, observers will watch how these trends continue through their final regular-season contests.
