Pittsburgh Penguins Clash with New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to host the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home-ice advantage. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the league.

The Penguins have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In a nail-biting encounter against the Red Wings, they managed to score four goals but ultimately fell short in overtime, losing by a single goal. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from the game; notably, their powerplay performance was impressive with a 100 percent faceoff win rate during powerplays and two goals scored on such occasions.

However, consistency has been an issue for Pittsburgh. A previous away game against the Islanders saw them struggle significantly as they managed only one goal and faced a heavy defeat with five goals conceded. Their shorthanded play was particularly concerning as they failed to convert any opportunities into goals.

In contrast, during another home game against the Hurricanes, Pittsburgh displayed resilience by pushing the match into overtime despite being outshot. They showcased strong defensive capabilities by blocking 26 shots and winning over half of their faceoffs.

As we look ahead to this matchup at PPG Paints Arena – known for its raucous atmosphere – it will be crucial for Pittsburgh to leverage their special teams' play effectively and tighten up defensively when playing at even strength.

Fans can catch all the action live on December 31st at PPG Paints Arena or tune in through various broadcast networks including ESPN+, TVAS SportsNet PT, MSGSN SportsNet for national and international coverage respectively.