Metropolitan Division
Devils line reunions set for Islanders clash: Preview update
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Updating yesterday's preview, the New Jersey Devils have reshaped forward lines for familiarity ahead of their Metropolitan Division matchup with the New York Islanders at UBS Arena (7 p.m. ET), with teams separated by one point before the holiday break. Jack Hughes reunites with Jesper Bratt, Jacob Markstrom starts in goal.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to continue their edge over the Philadelphia Flyers in their Metropolitan Division matchup on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh has won five of the last eight encounters against Philadelphia, which enters on the second night of a back-to-back. Analysts highlight Pittsburgh's superior goaltending and overall team strength as key factors.
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Jack Hughes made his return to the New Jersey Devils' lineup after missing 18 games due to finger surgery, scoring a goal in a 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on December 21, 2025. The 24-year-old center's comeback is expected to boost the team's offensive production as they vie for a higher spot in the Metropolitan Division. Without Hughes, the Devils struggled, posting an 8-10-0 record.