Games / NHL / Dec 5, 2026

New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

3:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 5, 2026

Time3:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVMSGSN

Team comparison

New Jersey DevilsPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

3.6

3.2

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.6

13-6-0Record6-10-2

2nd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

5-4Road record / home record4-4

LWWWWLast 5LWLLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New Jersey DevilsPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

2.83

3.56

Shots Against per Game

24.8

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

67.6

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.61

3.17

Shots per Game

33.7

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.3

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

117

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Recent form

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/5

Apr 10, 2027PIT 0, NJ 0

Mar 25, 2027NJ 0, PIT 0

Mar 18, 2027PIT 0, NJ 0

Dec 5, 2026NJ 0, PIT 0

Team pages

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: MSGSN.

What are the records of the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins?

New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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