The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on February 26, 2026. The Penguins stand at 30-15-12; the Devils are 28-29-2.

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (R) celebrates his goal with teammate Evgeni Malkin during the third period of the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on February 26, 2026. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Malkin reverses direction in front of Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Devils center Jack Hughes races Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson to the puck. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Penguins center Tommy Novak celebrates his goal in the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs clears the puck pass the goal with the tip of his stick during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Devils defenseman Brett Pesce loses his helmet during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic receives a high stick penalty as he reaches around Penguins right wing Avery Hayes during the second period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Penguins mascot Iceberg rallies the fans during the second period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Devils center Nick Bjugstad (L) clears the puck away from the goal during the second period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Novak skates pass Kovacevic during the second period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Penguins center Blake Lizotte scores during the third period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov leaps into the glass to celebrate his goal during the third period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI