Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win this matchup with their superior regular season form, holding a 29-15-12 record and 70 points compared to New Jersey Devils' 28-27-2 record and 58 points. The Penguins have an 81.2% playoff probability while the Devils sit at just 3%, and Pittsburgh has won 7 of their last 9 games with Evgeni Malkin providing elite scoring at 1.07 points per game when healthy with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on February 27, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a state-of-the-art facility that has hosted numerous playoff matchups and championship events.

Pittsburgh Penguins are predicted to win this divisional matchup given their strong momentum with 7 wins in their last 9 games and Evgeni Malkin's return to form, while New Jersey Devils have struggled significantly with only 3 wins in their last 22 games and a devastating 14-loss stretch that has virtually eliminated them from playoff contention.

The head-to-head record between these Metropolitan Division rivals shows Pittsburgh holding the advantage in recent seasons, with the Penguins' superior depth scoring and goaltending proving decisive in their matchups, while New Jersey has been unable to generate consistent offensive production despite having Jack Hughes in the lineup.