New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 5, 2026
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts- 2:00 PMCT
- 1:00 PMMT
- 12:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe New Jersey Devils visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Devils arrive at 7-4-0 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Devils vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Devils vs Penguins Start?
The Devils vs Penguins start time is 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. That is 2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain and 12:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | Pittsburgh, New Jersey |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Devils vs Penguins
New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 3:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Pittsburgh and New Jersey markets.
Devils vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils and the Penguins meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Mar 18 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Mar 25 | New Jersey DevilsNJDPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Penguins
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Devils and the Penguins
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at New York Rangers on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 | New Jersey DevilsNJD New York RangersNYR | MSG, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play vs San Jose Sharks on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 |  San Jose SharksSJSPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Penguins
What time is Devils vs Penguins on Dec. 5?
3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Devils vs Penguins on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Devils vs Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Penguins?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Devils and Penguins play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Devils vs Penguins count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Devils vs Penguins end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 5:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Devils vs Penguins on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Pittsburgh and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)