The Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-8) are still under .500 and have more hope than a realistic chance at a playoff berth, but the next seven games, including their next three before the two-week Four Nations Face-Off break,

The New Jersey Devils maintain a third-place spot in the Metropolitan Division, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are tied for last with their in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils have some concerns,

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Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-8, 52 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7 p.m. ET How to Watch: Broadcasting on SportsNet Pittsburgh and MSGSN2 locally, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are back on the road after this one for a weekend back-to-back set against the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.