The Penguins stumbled out the gates against the New Jersey Devils and then watched a game slip away against the New Jersey Devils.
In essence, the game probably was about decided before the very first television timeout in the first period. The Devils struck three times in the first 6:44 of the game, and also got a bit of good luck along the way when a Bryan Rust shot hit the post to prevent the Pens from staying close in the early stages.
It was a rough night for the Pens’ second defensive pair, with John Marino on the ice for all of the Devils first four goals.