Match Info
NHLDate: 26 February 2026, ThursdayLocation: PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
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New Jersey Devils |
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X |
2 |
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2 |
4 |
3.25 |
 Watch |
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2.08 |
4.05 |
3.05 |
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2.06 |
4.3 |
3.03 |
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2.04 |
4.31 |
3.02 |
Watch |
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1.95 |
3.9 |
3 |
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2.1 |
4.26 |
3.13 |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.04 ↑
(2.02) |
4.14 ↓
(4.27) |
3.08 ↑
(3.03) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
- The best margin for this event is 3%, offered by
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Pittsburgh Penguins
46.4% | Draw
22.9% | New Jersey Devils
30.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Pittsburgh Penguins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)New Jersey Devils has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.5%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Pittsburgh Penguins than the current prediction. (-0.8%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for New Jersey Devils than the current prediction. (+1.3%)Pittsburgh Penguins - New Jersey Devils Predictions
Users Predictions:
7 users predict this event. Pittsburgh will win (votes: 4 - 57.1%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. New Jersey (votes: 1 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- H/A, 3rd Period - New Jersey (2.18) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- H/A, 1st Period - New Jersey (2.15) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. New Jersey (votes: 3 - 100%). Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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37.  Silovs A. (G)
| 25.  Markstrom J. (G)
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65. Karlsson E.
| 8.  Kovacevic J.
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28. Wotherspoon P.
| 22.  Pesce B.
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17. Rust B. (A)
| 91. Mercer D.
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67. Rakell R.
| 13.  Hischier N. (C)
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13. Hayes K.
| 28. Meier T.
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| Line 2 |
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58. Letang K. (A)
| 7. Hamilton D.
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49. Girard S.
| 71. Siegenthaler J.
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71.  Malkin E. (A)
| 16. Brown C.
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18. Novak T.
| 86. Hughes J. (A)
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59. Chinakhov Y.
| 63. Bratt J.
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| Line 3 |
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75. Clifton C.
| 17.  Nemec S.
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5. Shea R.
| 5. Dillon B.
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16. Brazeau J.
| 29.  Hameenaho L.
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81. Kindel B.
| 12. Glass C.
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39. Mantha A.
| 81. Gritsyuk A.
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| Line 4 |
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55. Acciari N.
| 42. Tsyplakov M.
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46. Lizotte B.
| 77. Bjugstad N.
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19. Dewar C.
| 47. Cotter P.
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| Substitutes |
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74. Skinner S. (G)
| 34. Allen J. (G)
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| Coaches |
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. Muse D.
| . Keefe S.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 17:26, Gritsyuk A. (2 min),
- 18:51, 1 - 0, Novak T. (G), Letang K. (A), Malkin E. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 01:24, Malkin E. (2 min),
- 04:56, 1 - 1, Cotter P. (G), Hamilton D. (A), Hughes J. (A2)
- 04:56, (2 min),
- 09:59, Hayes A. (2 min),
- 13:04, Kovacevic J. (2 min),
- 15:33, Letang K. (2 min),
- 18:00, Nemec S. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (3 - 0)
- 06:30, 2 - 1, Clifton C. (G), Shea R. (A), Mantha A. (A2)
- 07:20, 3 - 1, Chinakhov Y. (G), Malkin E. (A),
- 16:11, Clifton C. (2 min),
- 18:01, 4 - 1, Lizotte B. (G),
Preview
A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 15).In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 3.Recent performances by Pittsburgh have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).New Jersey is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).New Jersey may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.Recently, New Jersey has had a series of home games. Pittsburgh is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.There will not play in Pittsburgh: Crosby S.
(Knee Injury)
Jones C.
(Doping)
Letang K.
(Foot Injury)
St.Ivany J.
(Hand Injury)There will not play in New Jersey: Hughes L.
(Shoulder Injury)
MacEwen Z.
(Knee Injury)
Noesen S.
(Knee Injury)There are questionable in Pittsburgh: Chinakhov Y.
(Personal Reasons)We predict that Pittsburgh will win today's game, with odds of 2.16.In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 60:66. (average 3:3.3).Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 38:40. (average 3.5:3.6).
Outrights of NHL for now
New Jersey Devils: 2.97% Pittsburgh Penguins: 1.2%
Last Results with these Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins - the odds 2.02 are the expected chance of winning is 46.73%, but this team recently wins 27% of matches with these odds.
New Jersey Devils - the odds 3.03 are the expected chance of winning is 31.16%, but this team recently wins 38% of matches with these odds.
Form
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