Feb. 26, 2026Updated 3:26 pm EST

The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-15-12) and the New Jersey Devils (28-28-2) hit the ice on Feb. 26, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 70 points and the Devils are 15th in the Eastern Conference with 58 points.

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Injury reportsPenguins

Jack St. Ivany: Out (Hand),

Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),

Sidney Crosby: Out (Leg)

Devils

Luke Hughes: Out (Shoulder),

Stefan Noesen: Out (Knee),

Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl)

Stats to know
Sidney Crosby has put up 59 points in 56 games (27 goals and 32 assists).
Stuart Skinner has conceded 97 goals (2.8 goals-against average) and recorded 775 saves with an .889 save percentage (49th in the league).
Jesper Bratt has 43 points this season (0.7 per game), with 13 goals and 30 assists in 58 games (playing 18:55 per game).
Jacob Markstrom has an .882 save percentage (56th in the league). He has 682 saves, and has given up 91 goals (3.2 goals-against average).

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