Penguins vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Feb. 26

The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-15-12) host the New Jersey Devils (28-28-2), who have dropped four straight, on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we project to secure the win in Thursday's hockey game.

Over the last 10 contests for the Devils (4-6-0), their offense has totaled 20 goals while their defense has given up 24 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (19.2%).

Penguins vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Penguins 4, Devils 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-162)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have gone 4-12-16 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 29-15-12.
• In the 18 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-6-5 record (good for 19 points).
• The five times this season the Penguins finished a game with only one goal, they went 0-2-3 (three points).
• Pittsburgh has finished 0-5-3 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
• The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 39 games (29-4-6, 64 points).
• In the 18 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-6-3 record (21 points).
• In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 13-10-7 (33 points).
• The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Penguins went 12-5-5 in those matchups (29 points).

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils have a 28-28-2 record this season and are 10-2-12 in games that have gone to overtime.
• New Jersey has earned 30 points (14-6-2) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• In 14 games this season when the Devils ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (2-12-0).
• New Jersey has earned nine points (4-2-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Devils have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 45 points from those contests.
• This season, New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 18 games and picked up 22 points with a record of 10-6-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 12-19-2 (26 points).
• The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 14-7-0 to record 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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