The Saturday NHL slate includes 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 rank second in the Eastern Conference with 45 points and the Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points.
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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% | 9th |
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Devils vs. Penguins Top Players
Devils
- With 13 goals and 29 assists this season, Jack Hughes is one of New Jersey's leading contributors (42 points).
- With 14 goals and 28 assists, Jesper Bratt is one of the top offensive options for New Jersey with his 42 points (1.2 per game).
- New Jersey's offensive effort is aided by Nico Hischier's 42 points. He's contributed 13 assists.
- Across 24 games played, Jacob Markstrom has a goaltending record of 16-6-2. During those games, he's allowed 55 goals while recording 546 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 35 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has recorded nine goals and 26 assists in 34 games.
- Evgeni Malkin is one of the top contributors for Pittsburgh with 27 total points (0.8 per game), with seven goals and 20 assists in 34 games.
- Rickard Rakell has scored 15 goals on the season, adding 11 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has a 5-5-3 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league). He has 359 saves, and has conceded 46 goals (3.3 goals against average).
Devils vs. Penguins Injury Report
Devils
Curtis Lazar: Out (Knee),
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder)
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 |