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The Devils host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center. Check back regularly for updates, highlights and more!

You can also watch the game on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.

For more stats, visit the Game Reports page.

POST-GAME COVERAGE

Paul Cotter speaks to the media after a 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

PHOTO GALLERY

GOALS & HIGHLIGHTS

FIRST PERIOD

PIT 1, NJD 0: Brian Rust opens the scoring, finishing off a passing play with Egor Chinakhov and Kris Letang

END-OF-PERIOD STATS AND SAVES

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SECOND PERIOD

NJD 1, PIT 1: Paul Cotter capitalizes on a breakaway and ties the game at 1-1!

PIT 2, NJD 1: Tommy Novak whips the puck past Jake Allen to retake the lead.

PIT 3, NJD 1: Egor Chinakhov extends the Penguins' lead.

PIT 3, NJD 2: Jack Hughes scores his 26th goal of the season to cut into Pittsburgh's lead.

END-OF-PERIOD STATS AND SAVES

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THIRD PERIOD

PIT 4, NJD 2: Evgeni Malkin picks up a rebound, cutting through Jake Allen's crease, and doubles the Penguins' lead.

PIT 5, NJD 2: The Penguins hit the empty net to extend the lead.

DEVILS LINEUP

PENGUINS LINEUP

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Luke Hughes is out for the final four games of the Devils' season.