NHL action on Saturday features the New Jersey Devils (21-11-3) hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-14-5) at Prudential Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Devils are second (with 45 points) and the Penguins ninth (35 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Penguins: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.6 | 4th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 29.81% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.44% | 11th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.06 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.4 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 22.68% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.18% | 8th |
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Devils vs. Penguins Top Players
Devils
- One of New Jersey's top offensive players this season is Jesper Bratt, who has recorded 42 points in 35 games.
- Having scored 13 goals and adding 29 assists, Jack Hughes is a strong contributor for New Jersey through 35 games.
- New Jersey's offensive effort is aided by Nico Hischier's 42 points. He's contributed 13 assists.
- In 24 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (16-6-2) has allowed 55 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's nine goals and 26 assists in 34 games for Pittsburgh add up to 35 total points on the season.
- Evgeni Malkin has collected 27 points this season, with seven goals and 20 assists.
- Rickard Rakell is a top player on offense for Pittsburgh with 15 goals and 11 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 5-5-3 this season, collecting 359 saves and giving up 46 goals (3.3 goals against average) with an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Devils vs. Penguins Injury Report
Devils
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder),
Curtis Lazar: Out (Knee)
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Blues | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |