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New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins Wrap - New Jersey Wins 2-1

Pittsburgh was unable to break down MacKenzie Blackwood on Sunday, firing 36 shots but scoring only 1 times in a 2-1 loss against the Devils.

The Devils were a +173 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Jesper Bratt, and Sami Vatanen each scored for the Devils in the victory. Vatanen opened the scoring for New Jersey.

MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 35 of 36 Pittsburgh shots in the victory.

Sidney Crosby scored for the Penguins, finding the net behind MacKenzie Blackwood.

Pittsburgh got a 33-stop effort from Tristan Jarry in the loss.

On the power play, New Jersey went 0-for-2, while the Penguins were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Pittsburgh outshot New Jersey 36-35 in the game.

Next game, New Jersey takes its act on the road to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head home to face Buffalo.