Devils Edge Penguins 3-2 in Shootout

The New Jersey Devils secured a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout on Tuesday night, marking their sixth consecutive win at PPG Paints Arena. Jack Hughes scored two goals for the Devils, while Timo Meier clinched the win by scoring in the seventh round of the shootout. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby briefly left the game due to a collision but returned to help his team fight back from a 2-0 deficit, with Kevin Hayes scoring the equalizer late in the third period. Despite the loss, the Penguins earned a point, extending their recent competitive streak, although they remain struggling with a 3-8-4 record within the division. Nico Daws made 25 saves for New Jersey, while Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 19 shots and faced seven in the shootout. The game highlighted the effective partnership between Hughes and Jesper Bratt, as well as the ongoing challenges for Pittsburgh after recent trades.