Pittsburgh Penguins Set to Face Detroit Red Wings in First Away Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to play their first away game of the season against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit. The match is set to commence at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+. In addition, fans can catch the live commentary on 105.9 the X radio station and via the Penguins’ mobile application.

As the Penguins aim to secure their first win of the season, their current record stands at 0-1-0. The Red Wings, on the other hand, will be playing their season opener.

Among the key players, Rickard Rakell has been a consistent performer against the Red Wings, with 21 points comprising seven goals and 14 assists in 21 career games. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby has amassed 44 points through 18 goals and 26 assists in 35 games against Detroit. His performance in the last 10 matchups includes seven games where he scored multiple points.

Michael Bunting has also shown standout performances against Detroit with 14 points over 11 games, contributing six goals and eight assists, which has helped his teams achieve a 9-2-0 win-loss record when he plays.

The Penguins’ head coach, Mike Sullivan, marks his 10th season with the team, placing him among the longest-tenured coaches in the NHL alongside Tampa Bay Lightning‘s Jon Cooper, who started in 2012.

Adding to the teams’ history, the Penguins have an overall record of 387-89-47 in games where both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin score points, showcasing their influential presence on the ice.

In related developments, the timing of the match has been slightly modified due to anticipated heavy traffic in downtown Detroit. The Red Wings announced that the game would start one hour later than initially scheduled to accommodate fans attending both the hockey game and the American League Division Series baseball game at nearby Comerica Park, ensuring smoother travel between venues.

“With heavy traffic volume expected that evening in downtown Detroit, fans are encouraged to arrive early and to give themselves extra time by reserving parking in advance,” the Red Wings advised in a statement.