The Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4) take the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) as a part of Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank 15th in the Eastern Conference (32 points), while the Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference (39 points).
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Red Wings vs. Penguins: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Red Wings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.58 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.81% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.7% | 31st |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.66 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.9 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 25.93% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.02% | 7th |
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Red Wings vs. Penguins Top Players
Red Wings
- With 15 goals and 21 assists this season, Lucas Raymond is one of Detroit's top contributors (36 points).
- Dylan Larkin has 12 goals and 16 assists for Detroit to compile 28 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 96 shots (for 15 goals) and 12 assists, Alex DeBrincat has recorded 27 points this season.
- In 19 games played this season, Cam Talbot (6-9-2) has given up 51 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has racked up 40 points (1.1 per game) for Pittsburgh, with 10 goals and 30 assists in 38 games (playing 19:59 per game).
- Rickard Rakell has racked up 30 points this season, with 17 goals and 13 assists.
- Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin is among the top offensive players on the team with 30 total points (seven goals and 23 assists).
- Tristan Jarry has an .885 save percentage (57th in the league), with 440 total saves, giving up 58 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has put together an 8-6-2 record this season.
Red Wings vs. Penguins Injury Report
Red Wings
None
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body),
Kris Letang: Out (Body),
Owen Pickering: Out (Body)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Blues | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Capitals | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | W 7-3 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Islanders | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |