Red Wings vs. Penguins Preseason Matchup Recap: Goals, Highlights, and Player Performances
The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, September 26 at 7:00 pm EST. The Red Wings secured their second preseason win by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 5-2, with goals from Mason Appleton, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Andrew Copp, Dylan Larkin, and Moritz Seider. Cam Talbot and Michal Postava were solid in goal for the Red Wings. On the other hand, the Penguins suffered a 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Zach Gallant scoring their lone goal. Arturs Silovs and Filip Larsson tended the net for the Penguins.
The Red Wings' lineup includes players like Bear, Compher, and Berggren, while the Penguins will have Hallander, Novak, and Poulin on the ice. Carter Bear, the Red Wings' first-round pick, had an impressive season in the Western Hockey League, recording 82 points. Sam Poulin, who played for the Penguins last season, had a productive season in the AHL with 43 points.
Following this matchup, the Red Wings will face the Buffalo Sabres on September 27, while the Penguins will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on the same day. Stay tuned for more updates on the Central Division Preview, Bernie Parent's passing, Joseph Woll's leave of absence, Anze Kopitar's retirement plans, and Alexander Ovechkin's health scare. Subscribe to receive the latest news directly to your email.