GAME RECAP: Penguins at Devils (04.02.24) | Nedeljkovic Starts Sixth Straight Game

After a short trip down the road, the Pittsburgh Penguins made their third stop on the road trip to face off against the New Jersey Devils. Alex Nedeljkovic started in net for the sixth straight match-up. Erik Karlsson scored the first goal of the game on a wrist shot from the point bouncing off a defender's skate and into the net. With 17 seconds left in the 1st period, Timo Meier evened the score on a powerplay goal. The 2nd period was all Devils. Curtis Lazar and Jesper Bratt both added to the Devils lead. Starting the 3rd with a score of 3-1, the Penguins had a steep hill to climb but managed to diminish the Devil's lead. Sidney Crosby scored a powerplay goal on the back door. A minute later Evgeni Malkin tipped Jack St. Ivany’s shot from the point to tie the game. With time ticking down, the Penguins made a final press on the Devils. Rickard Rakell scored the go-ahead goal by redirecting a shot from Marcus Pettersson. Now in the lead, Pittsburgh added to the goal difference. Evgeni Malkin scored his second of the night on a backdoor pass from Michael Bunting. Crosby also scored a second goal on the final empty net of the game. Penguins took the win with a score of 6-3.
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[@tanner3707]

Feels good to be on the other side of a game like this for once

[@bobbydaddea4846]

LETS GOOOOOOO. 3 POINTS OUT OF A PLAYOFF SPOT!!!!

[@The3boyslll]

We're beating teams ahead of us too. LGP!!!

[@Burgher1605]

Not dead yet!!! ♠️🐧

[@ernie8401]

Let’s hope they beat the caps tonight

[@MikeLit2]

WHAT A COMEBACK! 🔥 Keep that momentum going 💪🐧

[@rnonty]

With his points tonight, Sidney Crosby became the ONLY player in NHL history to have 19 consecutive seasons OVER a point per game. Unreal!

[@chade7669]

False

[@alphamale3643]

False

[@rnonty]

No it didn’t. He tied Wayne Gretzky for 19 consecutive seasons with at least a PPG. By scoring tonight, he became the ONLY player to have 19 consecutive seasons scoring more than a PPG. Gretzky had a season where he scored 48 points in 48 games.

[@ericscott8568]

That was last game. Get your facts right bandwagon hopper

[@rnonty]

Slow down and read the words I am typing. Wayne Gretzky had a season where he scored 48 points in 48 games. He finished that season with 1 point per game. By scoring more than 82 points tonight, Crosby became the only player to have MORE than 1 point per game for 19 consecutive seasons. This is simple math people lol. You shouldn’t be having this much trouble comprehending what I’m typing.

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

Ned playing back to back is a testament to the goalie situation. Usually that doesn't happen

[@jsebby2284]

Jarry is sick lol

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@jsebby2284 “sick”

[@jsebby2284]

@@benjaminperez7328 yes - sick

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@jsebby2284 sick 😉😉

[@jsebby2284]

@@benjaminperez7328 yes - sick. Not sure why you keep repeating that. He was literally scheduled to start against the Rangers - the best team in the league

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

That was wiiiild!!!!Great win! Ned with some amazing saves!

[@user-qc5ve4qe9c]

Being from the burbs of Pittsburgh, I've seen all 5 Stanley Cup teams. That being said, we look a lot better than we have since 2016.

[@briancronauer7663]

I wrote that game off down 1-3 as I was going to bed. What a surprise to wake up to that.

[@johnnythunder196]

Most did...4 hall of famers...a warrior in net and a sparkplug (Bunting) & this team now has a never say die attitude

[@HerrKurt]

Happy penguins 🐧

[@ironcity4182]

I’ll take it cause feels good even if season has been rough.

[@pistolvania903]

Sid is unreal and Hella classy.. go pens❤

[@rugheadedporchmonkey]

thank god for Ned making those big saves! and yes, my fellow Nova Scotian having another amazing season

[@pantsmonsterv6]

God*

[@eddie8306]

When Malkin celebrates like that, watch out. When he turns it on, he can still be dominant.

[@benjaminperez7328]

When.

[@johnnythunder196]

6 away from 500....Geno could get it this season

[@GurgenKostradze1982]

GenO MachinO!!!💪💪💪

[@Soccerandhockeykid31]

Geno is coming back

[@johnnythunder196]

@@Soccerandhockeykid31 Bunting brought him back baby

[@whtghst8105]

Great game boys!

[@D-Rex-]

Two strong games in a row! (FINALLY!!!)

[@diggingupthepast5785]

Very impressive comeback! Wasn’t expecting this.

[@steelermike5219]

Man say what you want about the trade but bunting has been good for the pens just the way he plays is fun to watch

[@maximus11400]

Ned let 3 in but he sure did make some spectacular saves!!!!

[@jsebby2284]

If only we gave Jarry this same treatment haha

[@lilbeansprout9297]

@@jsebby2284yes Jarry let in 6 but hey he got an empty net goal!

[@jsebby2284]

@@lilbeansprout9297 wut

[@quoting101]

WHAT A COMEBACK, BOYS!!! 🔥

[@angelaa.9915]

Boy, I like watching Bunting play

[@johnnythunder196]

Dufus could've signed this guy instead of Smith and saved us a lot of cap space

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@johnnythunder196 Dubas stole your girl in 2nd grade, didn’t he?

[@braydenking87]

@@benjaminperez7328😂

[@kobycurtis6408]

@@johnnythunder196dubas traded a 3rd round pick for smith but nice try bud*

[@travispick5160]

I certainly felt like the announcing team at 3-1. LFG

[@john-ic9vj]

Who wouldve thought after that avalanche game theyd have any chance to make the playoffs

[@jameswilson2268]

Let’s go pens!! From Australia

[@wolfmauler]

So is Bunting the new Hornquist?? 🤔

[@Atheos-1]

Would be nice.

[@johnnythunder196]

Yup

[@ndg9367]

Miss that guy!

[@decoder88]

Miss horn, can easily tell they needed that presence at the net

[@debfrancis2166]

Way to go Pens!!!!!

[@Ace_Glidewell]

That’s what I like to see good show out there boys!

[@kristopherkurelis7588]

Like I said on last nights highlight video … they’re gonna do it this feels too good for them right now to just quit .

[@erdemyengin7139]

Thanx 4 all u guys

[@fcktrouba3310]

If Pens somehow make the playoffs, this would be one of the most improbable/impressive runs I've ever seen in any sport.. they were 10 points back like 1.5 weeks ago

[@raymondnesbitt8751]

Wow if only we inserted some of this youth earlier in the year and not that retirement home sully loved playing every night.

[@josharmour1549]

I'd be perfectly fine not seeing Jarry in net ever again. Ned starts = Pens win.. Ned is playing unreal.

[@angelaa.9915]

Nedeljkovic is fully in beast mode-what is that, 5 or 6 straight starts? And a back-to-back to boot? Time to talk about his contract renewal for sure

[@tbone2440]

he’s like a mini shesterkin i’ve always thought but damn he moves good in net.

[@SmallBallPoker]

Amazing what ANY goalie is able to do when their team actually scores goals

[@jsebby2284]

​@@angelaa.9915only because Jarry was sick. And he had an .885 save % today. If Jarry did that we'd be complaining about him

[@krismatheson9614]

He needs to be the starter

[@petterbogdanoff1831]

LETS GOOOO!!!

[@diesel8825]

Красавцы!!!

[@steveporteroutdoorsohio4739]

Every time sid is in the ice they give up goals , his line has to tighten up

[@tylerstephenson8886]

Sidney Crosby is a Top 5 Canadian Ever. Terry Fox, Tommy Douglas, Wayne Gretzky, Chris Hadfield, Sidney Crosby

[@larslan1975]

3 points back?

[@brucecook502]

GOOO PENZ 😄

[@fatboy1271]

🤘🤘

[@paulnyberg22]

👌🏾❤

[@Harri_Harrison]

Поднажмите Пингвины, пару - тройку игр и плов обеспечен!!!

[@mariuszb2522]

We still fight

[@Burgher1605]

LGP!!!

[@MrLapin85]

Holy.. How did Pengs win this? NJ destroyed them first 50min...

[@benjaminperez7328]

It ain’t how ya start, it’s how you FINISH.

[@robertprosser1664]

Great game pens now just keep winning 😁 these last 7 games we have left stay strong pens 🖤💛🐧💪🏻🥅🏒🙌🏻 let's go pens let's go pens 🖤💛🐧💪🏻🥅🏒🙌🏻

[@SlimJimJoey]

They’ve won every game since the bobble heads were found… just sayin. 😂

[@movieboy27]

Has Letang been on the ice for every opponent's goal this year?

[@Blackbart6668]

Almost….he’s a siv on D

[@mikaeljonsson5096]

Nowadays when I see someone doing something idiotic or lazy as a defender I dont have to guess anymore...

[@user-qc5ve4qe9c]

To little, too late. Still not a cup contender.

[@the12gaugeshotty]

Jarry doesn't start. Pens win. Who would have thought it?

[@johnnythunder196]

Also the biggest stiff in hockey (Graves) doesnt suit up...we win....not a coincidence

[@jksilta9335]

Too late, will barely miss the playoffs or lose 4-0 to a real cup contender... and end up with a worse draft pick. Woohoo.

[@NoHurriesNoWorries]

I hate this announcer.. he sounds sad when the opponent scores or steals the puck. It's so annoying. Staggy and Lange were the best. They just told the story of the game. They didn't get emotional. It comes off as fake a.f. or just childish. Homerism crapola. Oh gawd and please enough with this Geno machino. Just stop.

[@benjaminperez7328]

Don’t listen.

[@Hiddenshadow76]

I know right. I feel like it's only me who doesn't like Josh Getzoff that much. Paul Steigerwald and Mike Lange were vastly superior and more entertaining to listen to. I actually felt like they were into the game when announcing.

[@Hiddenshadow76]

Hearing that sad Devils music is awesome when the Penguins take a lead late in the game. They have a really good organist there in Jersey for when the opponent scores.

[@lanceuppercut3758]

Stanley cup

[@MrYouarethecancer]

Great win but Riley Smith should never wear a penguins sweater again after that miserable effort in the 3rd on the backcheck.

[@johnnythunder196]

He is beyond worthless....i cant stand seeing his goofy face anymore...cannot believe they dont bench that loser

[@lance1199]

Right what’s wrong with that guy

[@YeYe-db6ur]

He doesn’t wanna be here which is sad because him and geno started so hot

[@benjaminperez7328]

He’s a bum.