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The Thursday NHL schedule includes the Pittsburgh Penguins (40-22-16) visiting the New Jersey Devils (40-35-3) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins rank fifth with 96 points and the Devils are 13th with 83 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Penguins vs. Devils: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.55 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 24.67% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.74% | 7th |
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 15th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 22.11% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.21% | 16th |
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Penguins vs. Devils Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has recorded 72 points in 66 games.
- Erik Karlsson is another of Pittsburgh's important contributors currently with 64 total points (14 goals and 50 assists) to his name.
- Bryan Rust has created 64 points for Pittsburgh in 70 games this season, scoring on 15.7% of his shots and putting up 28 goals and 36 assists.
- Stuart Skinner (22-16-9) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .887 for Pittsburgh.
Devils
- Jack Hughes' 72 points make him an important offensive option for New Jersey. He has 25 goals and 47 assists in 57 games.
- Jesper Bratt has helped lead the offense for New Jersey this season with 20 goals and 49 assists.
- Nico Hischier has 61 points so far, including 26 goals and 35 assists.
- Jacob Markstrom is 23-19-1 in 44 games this season, conceding 130 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 979 saves and an .883 save percentage (56th in the league).
Penguins vs. Devils Injury Report
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Caleb Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Devils
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),
Luke Hughes: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Stefan Noesen: Out For Season (Knee),
Arseni Gritsyuk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Lightning | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Panthers | W 9-4 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Panthers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Canadiens | W 3-0 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Flyers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |