EASPORTS | NHL25 | PS5 | PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS New Jersey Devils 4-11-25

EA SPORTS NHL 25 – Simulated Game Recap Date: April 11, 2025 Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils In a tightly contested simulated showdown at the Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils edged out the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 2-1, backed by a strong performance from goaltender Jake Allen and a solid defensive effort. 1st Period: The Devils struck first on the power play at 10:43. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton blasted one past Marc-André Fleury off a clean setup from Jack Hughes, giving New Jersey the early 1-0 advantage. 2nd Period: With time winding down in the middle frame, the Devils extended their lead. Ryan Donato buried a clutch goal at 19:38, assisted by Nathan Bastian and Dougie Hamilton, sending the Prudential Center crowd into a frenzy heading into the final period. 3rd Period: Pittsburgh showed life late in the third. With just 14 seconds left in regulation, Kevin Hayes capitalized on a defensive miscue and scored unassisted, breaking Allen’s shutout bid and giving the Penguins a late push. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Devils’ lead. Final Score: New Jersey Devils 2 Pittsburgh Penguins 1 Shots on Goal: Pittsburgh – 24 New Jersey – 24 Goaltenders Marc-André Fleury and Jake Allen both stood tall in net, turning aside 22 shots each. The Devils' early offensive spark and disciplined defense sealed the win in front of the home crowd.