The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-12-9) take the ice against the Detroit Red Wings (24-14-3) during Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank 12th in the Eastern Conference with 43 points and the Red Wings are second in the Eastern Conference with 51 points.
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Penguins vs. Red Wings: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 30.1% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 12th |
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 19th |
| Shots | 29 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 25.2% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 15th |
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Top Players
Penguins
- A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has recorded 40 points.
- Having scored 15 goals and adding 19 assists, Bryan Rust is a strong contributor for Pittsburgh through 36 games.
- With 29 points through 26 games (nine goals and 20 assists), Evgeni Malkin has been an important part of Pittsburgh's offense this season.
- Stuart Skinner (12-11-4) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .887 for Pittsburgh.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond's 43 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Detroit. He has put up 11 goals and 32 assists in 39 games.
- Alex DeBrincat has racked up 40 points this season, with 20 goals and 20 assists.
- Dylan Larkin has posted 21 goals on the season, adding 16 assists.
- John Gibson is 13-8-2 in 23 games this season, conceding 66 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 554 saves and an .894 save percentage (41st in the league).
Penguins vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Penguins
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
Red Wings
None
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | W 7-3 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Jets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |