The Pittsburgh Penguins are preparing for their final road game of the season against the New Jersey Devils, with the contest scheduled for 7 PM at the Prudential Center. Fans can catch the action on SportsNet Pittsburgh and NHL Network, or listen to it on 105.9 the X and via the Penguins app.
The Penguins currently hold a record of 32-35-12, while the Devils stand at 41-30-7. Historically, Pittsburgh has secured points in 13 of their last 21 encounters with New Jersey since March 20, 2021. The team has also been successful on the road, capturing points in seven of their last ten away games against the Devils.
Tristan Jarry, the Penguins’ goaltender, has been an essential part of the team’s recent success, boasting a shutout in his last match and holding a record of 3-0-1 in his recent four starts. Jarry is now closing in on Tom Barrasso’s franchise record, being just one shutout away from tying for the second-most shutouts in team history.
Sidney Crosby is experiencing a notable season, accumulating 87 points, making it one of the top seasons for a player aged 37 or older. Crosby’s achievements also place him three assists away from matching Steve Yzerman’s third-most assists with a single franchise and two goals shy of Joe Sakic’s fifth-most goals with one team.
As Rickard Rakell approaches his 800th NHL game, he aims to reach a personal milestone of a 70-point season. His performance this season, including being the team’s top goal scorer with 34 goals, reflects his contribution to the Penguins. On defense, Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang have demonstrated impressive records against the Devils.
Among other noteworthy performances, Bryan Rust has amassed 31 points in his 39 games against New Jersey, the highest against any team. Fellow players Ville Koivunen and Valtteri Puustinen have also shown promising results both on the NHL platform and within the American Hockey League.
The Penguins’ performance tonight could influence their final standing as the season concludes.
