Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-22-2023

Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas – Divisional Round

The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-15-7) will be going for their second consecutive win when they face the New Jersey Devils (29-12-4) on Sunday afternoon. The Penguins are coming off a 4-1 win over Ottawa. The Devils are coming off a 4-3 loss to Seattle.

Pittsburgh is 7-3 in its last 10 games against New Jersey.

The Penguins bounced back from their loss to Ottawa with a win over the Senators in the second game of their home-and-home series. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Devils, which will give them their second win in a row and third win in their last four games.

Pittsburgh is averaging 3.24 goals per game. They scored four goals on 44 shots in their last game.

Jake Guentzel had two goals and an assist for the Penguins. Jason Zucker scored a goal, while Bryan Rust had two assists.

Pittsburgh has struggled defensively, giving up 3.02 goals per game. They gave up one goal in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to win this game.

Tristan Jarry saved 44 of the 45 shots that he faced. He is 16-5-4 in 26 games with a 2.68 GAA and a .921 save percentage.

Josh Archibald ( Lower Body) and Ryan Poehling (Upper Body) are questionable for this game.

  
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