New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - NHL Game Preview - February 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Feb 27

12:00AM

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PPG Paints ArenaPittsburgh, PA

Devils	2.52 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	.70 Power Play
Penguins	3.23 GF AVG	2.97 GA AVG	29.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Evgenii Dadonov (RW)	Wrist	01-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 25
Stefan Noesen (RW)	Knee	01-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 31
Zack MacEwen (RW)	Lower Body	09-14-2026Out for the season
Johnathan Kovacevic (D)	Knee	01-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 25
Marc McLaughlin (C)	Undisclosed	01-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Bryan Rust (RW)	Lower Body	01-10-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 11
Caleb Jones (D)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Rutger McGroarty (RW)	Concussion	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Tanner Howe (LW)	Knee	01-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 24

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