PREVIEW: Penguins Game 55 vs. Devils
This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com.
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, are against Metro Division teams ahead of them in the standings. They begin the gauntlet Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena.
The puck drops just after 7 p.m.
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is riding the hot hand and his de facto No. 1 goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, Tuesday. 'Ned' has a .940 save percentage over his last six starts since Jan. 17 and has won his last two.
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