New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2026-01-08 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 1 New Jersey Devils
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 65.6%
NJD: 34.4%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.47
NJD: 2.64
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PIT
Stuart Skinner - 23-17-9 | 0.888 SV% | 2.92 GAA
NJD
Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 SV% | 3.07 GAA
| Stat | PIT | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.888 | 0.884 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.886 | 0.873 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.940 | 0.917 |
| GAA | 2.91 | 3.32 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • PIT at home vs NJD: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | NJD 2 - 5 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2026-02-26 | PIT 4 - 1 NJD | PIT | PIT |
| 2026-01-08 | PIT 4 - 1 NJD | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-11-08 | NJD 2 - 1 PIT | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-04-11 | NJD 2 - 4 PIT | PIT | NJD |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06:39 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 05:23 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 19:07 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 02:55 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 13:26 | PIT | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 65.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 1 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.5 - 2.6
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