NHL Showdown: Penguins Seek to Break Losing Streak Against Devils in Metropolitan Division Matchup

Monday, March 18th, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins are aiming to halt a sequence of five consecutive defeats on the road when they face off against the New Jersey Devils. The Devils have a mixed record of 9 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties within the Metropolitan Division.

Jesper Bratt and Timo Meier are among the standouts for New Jersey, with Bratt contributing 22 goals and 44 assists, and Meier adding 8 goals and 4 assists over their last 10 matches.

Pittsburgh's attack is spearheaded by Sidney Crosby, who has netted 33 goals along with 35 assists, and Reilly Smith, who has tallied 2 goals and 6 assists in recent performances over 10 games.

Over their previous 10 matchups, the Devils have managed to score an average of 2.9 goals for each game, whereas the Penguins have been conceding an average of 4.2 goals per game.

The Devils are currently facing significant player absences due to injuries, with Dougie Hamilton having a pectoral issue, Nathan Bastian sidelined by an upper-body injury, and Jonas Siegenthaler also suffering from an upper-body injury.

On the Penguins' side, they will be missing Jansen Harkins due to an upper-body injury and Matt Nieto who is dealing with a knee injury.

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