The New Jersey Devils are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center, marking their return to Newark after a brief road trip. The team held a morning skate with all healthy players present, except for Curtis Lazar, who is sidelined until after the holidays.

Head coach Sheldon Keefe has made a strategic change to the forward lineup, swapping Dawson Mercer and Stefan Noesen in hopes of finding the right chemistry. Key players Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, and Ondrej Palat are currently on point streaks, adding to the excitement as the game approaches.