# NHL
Devils vs Penguins prediction
New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday 5 December, 3:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena. Our line gives the Devils a 63% chance.
- In play
- 0
- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Devils
- GoalsArseny Gritsyuk8
- AssistsJack Hughes10
- PointsJack Hughes16
Penguins
- GoalsEvgeni Malkin6
- AssistsErik Karlsson13
- PointsErik Karlsson16
Season averages
| NJ | Stat | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| 2.86 | Goals Against Average | 3.43 |
| 24.8 | Shots Against per Game | 28.0 |
| 70.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 85.7 |
| 9 | Power Play Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.43 | Goals For per Game | 3.29 |
| 32.6 | Shots per Game | 28.2 |
| 7 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 16.7 | Power Play Percentage | 21.1 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 2 |
Last five games
Devils
- Wvs ANA4-1
- Wvs LA3-1
- Wat DAL5-1
- Lat COL5-2
- Wat VGK5-2
Penguins
- Lat UTA5-4
- Wvs FLA4-0
- Wvs NSH3-2 OT
- Lvs UTA4-3 OT
- Lat MTL5-4
Injury report
Devils
- Seamus CaseyInjured Reserve
Penguins
- Evgeni MalkinOut
- Elmer SoderblomInjured Reserve
- Bryan RustInjured Reserve
- Trevor van RiemsdykInjured Reserve
- Ryan GravesInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV
- MSGSN
- Season series
- Series starts 12/5
Devils and Penguins this season
- Sat 5 DecDevils at PenguinsSat 3:00 PM ET
- Thu 18 MarPenguins at DevilsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Thu 25 MarDevils at PenguinsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Sat 10 AprPenguins at DevilsSat 6:00 PM ET
More NHL games on Saturday
- Red Wings vs BruinsSat 1:00 PM ET
- Panthers vs CanadiensSat 1:00 PM ET
- Blue Jackets vs PredatorsSat 2:00 PM ET
- Capitals vs FlamesSat 3:30 PM ET
- Lightning vs SenatorsSat 7:00 PM ET
- Avalanche vs RangersSat 7:00 PM ET
- Maple Leafs vs HurricanesSat 7:00 PM ET
- Jets vs Golden KnightsSat 7:00 PM ET
- Flyers vs WildSat 8:00 PM ET
- Mammoth vs KingsSat 10:00 PM ET
- Stars vs CanucksSat 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Devils vs Penguins?
3:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 5 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Devils vs Penguins on?
ESPN lists MSGSN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Devils vs Penguins?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New Jersey Devils a 63% chance, so a call on them pays x1.60. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Devils vs Penguins played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many times do the Devils and Penguins play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them.
When do the Devils and Penguins play next?
Thursday 18 March 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Penguins at the Devils.
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