The Penguins are using their usual lineup as up late, with no surprises in the lines.
First period
Pretty dull opening period for the visiting team. Dominik Simon takes a slashing penalty 6:02 into the game, but the team kills it off without much drama against New Jersey’s unimpressive 12.5% power play (three way tied for last place in the league).
About as soon as Simon is out of the box, Sidney Crosby is headed into it when he trips a Devil. Turns out to spurn on the first goal, but for Pittsburgh when Dougie Hamilton leaves his feet for some reason and Teddy Blueger breaks up a pass and skates it to a breakaway.