Pregame analysis and predictions of the New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game to be played on January 8, 2026 on ESPN.

With tensions high, the New Jersey Devils headed west to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a pivotal matchup after getting annihilated 9-0 on Long Island.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will undergo a few lineup changes Thursday when they face the New Jersey Devils at […]

The Devils had their chances in the first period, but ran into some superb goaltending by Pittsburgh’s Stuart Skinner. The Penguins would build a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes that the Devils couldn’t overcome. A late power-play goal in the second period capped their fate.

The New Jersey Devils are making minor roster moves when everyone is calling for big changes. This won't change anyone's minds about their trajectory, but few will be against placing Dennis Cholowski on waivers.

The Penguins have points in 26 of the 33 games Lizotte has played. Sidney Crosby extended his points streak to eight with two assists and surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the second-most assists with one franchise in NHL history.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-12-9) have won five in a row and are gaining strength after the NHL holiday break. Their Thursday opponent, the New Jersey Devils (20-19-2), is headed in the opposite direction amidst public calls for significant organizational changes.