New Jersey Devils: Breakdown of Potential Playoff Opponents

2. Pittsburgh Penguins (1-2-1 vs NJD)

The Penguins only defeated the Devils one time this season, which came off a Sidney Crosby breakaway overtime winner. Aside from Crosby, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have a deep arsenal of weapons including Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel, Patric Hornqvist, Jake Guentzel, Derick Brassard, and Kris Letang.

The Penguins have three players in the top 10 in the NHL in points (Malkin 97, Kessel 90, Crosby 87). They also have six different players that have scored at least 20 goals this season. Pittsburgh is an offensive juggernaut. A dangerous team capable of scoring goals in bunches.

Matt Murray is a Stanley Cup winning goaltender and has 27 wins on the year with a 2.92 GAA and .907 save-percentage. Pittsburgh is a proven winner that has won three Stanley Cups since 2009. While the Devils have taken three of the four meetings with Pittsburgh this year, the Pens will be a tough out.