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"ory Schneider could start again for New Jersey; Marc-Andre Fleury expected in goal for Penguins
by Wes Crosby / NHL.com Correspondent
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DEVILS (13-13-7) at PENGUINS (21-8-5)
7 p.m. ET; TVA Sports, ROOT, MSG+ 2, NHL.TV
Devils team scope
Cory Schneider could start in goal for the New Jersey Devils for the second straight game Friday. He made 16 saves in a 4-0 shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday to help end the Devils' seven-game losing streak (0-6-1). The win also was Schneider's first in six starts; he had been 0-4-1 in his previous five. "You could tell the emotions, the passion and commitment were there," Schneider said Thursday. "I think we're just tired of losing, just tired of not winning. That could manifest itself in a lot of ways and [Thursday], it was a positive." Coach John Hynes also could opt to use Keith Kinkaid, who made a season-high 46 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 26. He last started Dec. 17, when he made 28 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Forward Jacob Josefson was placed on injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Dec. 17, when he sustained a concussion. He'll miss his fourth straight game Friday. They did not have a morning skate.
Penguins team scope
Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is expected to start Friday after Matt Murray allowed an NHL career-high six goals on 23 shots in a 7-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Fleury made four saves on five shots after replacing Murray in the third period. He made a season-high 41 saves in his last start, a 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 17. Thursday was the second time this season the Penguins have allowed seven goals in a game; they lost 7-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Nov. 16. The loss Thursday came two days after seven players scored in a 7-2 win against the New York Rangers. "We've got to compete harder away from the puck," coach Mike Sullivan said Thursday. "We've got to compete harder on the puck. We just have to be more competitive. … We've got a good team and we know it. When we play the game the right way we can play with anybody." Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said Thursday the best thing to do is to have a short memory. "We've got to move on," he said. "We've got to move on here to [Friday] and keep that game [Thursday] in the back of our mind and make sure we don't let it happen again." The Penguins did not have a morning skate Friday.
Devils projected lineup
Taylor Hall -- Travis Zajac -- Michael Cammalleri
Miles Wood -- Adam Henrique -- Kyle Palmieri
Beau Bennett -- Pavel Zacha -- PA Parenteau
Sergey Kalinin -- Vernon Fiddler -- Nick Lappin
Andy Greene -- Ben Lovejoy
John Moore -- Damon Severson
Jon Merrill -- Seth Helgeson
Cory Schneider
Keith Kinkaid
Scratched: Luke Gazdic, Devante Smith-Pelly, Kyle Quincey
Injured: Jacob Josefson (concussion)
Penguins projected lineup
Conor Sheary -- Sidney Crosby -- Bryan Rust
Chris Kunitz -- Evgeni Malkin -- Patric Hornqvist
Carl Hagelin -- Nick Bonino -- Phil Kessel
Scott Wilson -- Matt Cullen -- Eric Fehr
Ian Cole -- Justin Schultz
Derrick Pouliot -- Steve Oleksy
Olli Maatta -- Brian Dumoulin
Marc-Andre Fleury
Matt Murray
Scratched: Chad Ruhwedel
Injured: Kris Letang (lower body), Trevor Daley (upper body), Tom Kuhnhackl (lower body)
Status report
The Devils recalled defenseman Seth Helgeson from Albany on Thursday. He played 10:07 on 17 shifts and had five penalty minutes in his first game of the season. … Daley began skating on his own Tuesday, four days after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Los Angeles Kings. He and Letang (lower body) are not expected play Friday.
Who's hot
Parenteau had a goal and an assist Thursday. He has at least one point in five of his past seven games. … Crosby has 11 goals and 21 points in his past 15 games. He has scored at least one goal in 18 of 28 games since returning from a concussion that kept him out the first six games of the season. Malkin has six goals and 20 points in his past 14 games. Schultz has six goals and 15 points in his past 12 games."
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"Game Date
Friday, December 23, 2016
Opponent
New Jersey Devils
Game Time
7:00PM
Doors Open
6:00PM
It's Going to Get Ugly!
Be sure to don your ugliest holiday sweater on Friday night when the Penguins battle the Devils! We will be keeping an eye out for the worst of the worst - and a few lucky fans will go home with prizes for participating!
Calling All Pet Lovers
The new 2017 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar is on sale now! Pick up a copy at the PensGear store located inside the Trib Total Media Gate during the game. You can also order online at pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org. Sales from this perfect stocking stuffer benefit the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society.
Enjoy Chef-Prepared Game Day Specials
Stop by "The Carvery" located by Section 107 to purchase Friday's special chef-prepared creation: Roasted strip loin with RC Cola BBQ sauce
Premium Seat Holders, don't forget to stop by an Action Station conveniently located inside the Captain Morgan and KeyBank Clubs to purchase Friday's special: Cuban Panini with ham, roasted pork, chorizo sausage, sliced pickles, Swiss and mustard sauce
For the kids, don't miss the Kids Zone Menu at Sections 116 and 231 that includes kiddie sized sodas, popcorn, hot dogs and nachos for $3.00 each.
Important Security Reminders
For the safety of all guests, fans will be required to pass through walk-through metal detectors upon entering PPG Paints Arena. Only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside the building and all items are subject to searches upon entrance. Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages of any kind are not permitted. In addition, PPG Paints Arena allows only small, personal still-cameras equipped with a 3 inch lens or smaller. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. For a complete list of frequently asked questions, please visit PPG Paints Arena's A to Z Guide.
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Go Home a Winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation 50/50 Raffle
Pick up your tickets for the Penguins Foundation 50/50 raffle for a chance to win Friday's jackpot. The more you play the more it pays. Proceeds from this season's raffles benefit the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the numerous charitable organizations it supports. Visit one of the concourse kiosks or watch for ticket sellers through the second intermission - the winning number will be announced in the third period."
Lets Go Pens! Gotta bounce back after last night!
Yes they do. Devils play the Pens tough every game. I don't think the Pens can afford to sleep walk early, they have to be alert and jump on NJ. Playing ahead versus New Jersey presents a very different situation than having to play catch up. Thank God Marty Brodeur no longer is in goal for them, lol.
