Pittsburgh Penguins Stumble in Newark: Can They Regroup Against the New Jersey Devils?

The Pittsburgh Penguins, with a record of 15-15-5, faced off against the New Jersey Devils, who boasted a 22-11-3 record, in what was anticipated to be a closely contested matchup. However, the game concluded with the Devils securing a 3-0 victory over the Penguins.

Game Highlights

The match at Prudential Center in Newark saw both teams start cautiously, with neither side managing to break the deadlock in the first period. The intensity picked up in the second period when the Devils found their rhythm and netted their first goal. Momentum stayed with the home team as they added two more goals in the third period to seal their victory.

For Pittsburgh Penguins fans, it was a night to forget as their team struggled to find its footing throughout the game. The Penguins managed only 12 shots on goal compared to 28 by the Devils. Furthermore, Pittsburgh's power play opportunities did not translate into goals despite having two chances.

Player Performances

Tristan Jarry stood out for Pittsburgh despite being on the losing side; he made an impressive 25 saves from 27 shots during even strength play but ultimately conceded three goals including one empty-netter which sealed his team's fate.

On offense, Cody Glass attempted to spark some life into Pittsburgh's performance with three shots on goal but like his teammates couldn't convert any into points. Defensemen Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang also tried to contribute offensively; each had one shot on goal while Letang led his team with two takeaways indicating some defensive resilience amidst an overall tough game for Pittsburgh.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for Pittsburgh Penguins will be at PPG Paints Arena where they host Philadelphia Flyers on December 23rd at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this game live on ESPN+, SportsNet PT or NBCS-PH+ and support their team as they look to bounce back from this setback.

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